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SM15 WCW

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,784 mi
Last recorded51,784 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 WCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 51,784 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 47,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 43,204 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 38,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 34,025 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 30,449 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall of both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 26,468 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 26,466 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 21,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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SM15 WCW is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SM15 WCW, 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 SM15 WCW registered?

SM15 WCW is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 June 2015.

Is SM15 WCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM15 WCW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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