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SN08 SEB

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,956 mi
Last recorded56,956 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 SEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 56,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 49,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight perishing also evident (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 43,156 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 43,153 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 35,507 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 26,481 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 23,333 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 19,360 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 13,940 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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SN08 SEB is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc 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 SN08 SEB, 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

How do I check the history of SN08 SEB?

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What year was SN08 SEB registered?

SN08 SEB is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 June 2015.

Is SN08 SEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN08 SEB 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.

Does SN08 SEB have outstanding finance?

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