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DV15 YJD

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,968 mi
Last recorded41,968 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV15 YJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 41,968 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 41,966 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 36,745 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2025 36,745 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. o/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 33,094 miles

tps

Fail 15 May 2024 33,093 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

tps

Pass 2 May 2023 29,272 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 29,272 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 25,432 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 20,593 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 16,784 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 16,649 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 12,343 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 8,893 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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DV15 YJD 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 71.4%.

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 DV15 YJD, 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 DV15 YJD registered?

DV15 YJD is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is DV15 YJD safe to buy?

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