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DN15 FRU

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,900 mi
Last recorded78,900 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN15 FRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 78,900 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 69,020 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 58,879 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 58,879 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2022 50,170 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 42,393 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 36,295 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Apr 2019 27,674 miles

Coolant leak Slight leak from water pump. ()

Nearside Front Wiper blade slightly split.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2X nails in tyre. ()

Pass 1 May 2018 21,891 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 21,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DN15 FRU is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN15 FRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN15 FRU registered?

DN15 FRU is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is DN15 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN15 FRU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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