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DT15 LLK

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,226 mi
Last recorded106,226 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT15 LLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 106,226 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Quarter panel incorrectly fitted/loose

Fail 30 Mar 2026 106,206 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt coil spring has damaged anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Quarter panel incorrectly fitted/loose

Pass 26 Mar 2025 95,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 87,161 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 87,066 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 77,907 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 77,165 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 77,165 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 59,324 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 59,028 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 46,116 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Sep 2020 46,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jul 2019 33,948 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 24,778 miles

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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DT15 LLK is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol 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 DT15 LLK, 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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DT15 LLK is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 August 2015.

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