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DA15 YCZ

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,590 mi
Last recorded47,590 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA15 YCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 47,590 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2025 47,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 39,647 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 39,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 34,947 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 34,947 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 31,021 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

rear tyres getting low

Pass 18 May 2021 28,659 miles

undertrays fitted

wheel caps fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2020 26,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 25,329 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 20,209 miles

Rear guard fitted in rear of vehicle unable to check adult belt

Rear tyres starting to wear off on inside also down to 3mm

all discs slight corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2018 20,209 miles

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

Rear guard fitted in rear of vehicle unable to check adult belt

Rear tyres starting to wear off on inside also down to 3mm

all discs slight corrosion

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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DA15 YCZ is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA15 YCZ, 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 DA15 YCZ registered?

DA15 YCZ is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 August 2015.

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