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SO15 SCZ

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,514 mi
Last recorded75,514 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO15 SCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 75,514 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 75,513 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 70,919 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 70,913 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust sleeve clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 63,811 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 61,528 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 56,674 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 48,617 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 35,878 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 24,826 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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SO15 SCZ is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO15 SCZ, 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 SO15 SCZ registered?

SO15 SCZ is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 May 2015.

Is SO15 SCZ safe to buy?

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