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SP15 TZV

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,898 mi
Last recorded58,898 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP15 TZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2025 58,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 52,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 47,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 43,618 miles

Offside Rear lower stabiliser bar bolt slight damage

Pass 5 Mar 2022 39,944 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 39,595 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 38,527 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 29,881 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre tread ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 24,255 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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SP15 TZV is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SP15 TZV, 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 SP15 TZV registered?

SP15 TZV is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 2015.

Is SP15 TZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP15 TZV shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP15 TZV have outstanding finance?

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