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D3 NSL

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,897 mi
Last recorded62,897 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 NSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 62,897 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 57,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edges n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 57,285 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edges n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 53,765 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 53,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Stud broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 47,633 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 47,633 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 41,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2022 41,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2021 36,502 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2020 31,362 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2020 31,362 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2019 26,874 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 21,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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D3 NSL is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 41,051 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D3 NSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 11 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was D3 NSL registered?

D3 NSL is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 August 2015.

Is D3 NSL safe to buy?

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