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SP15 WAJ

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,625 mi
Last recorded78,625 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP15 WAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 78,625 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 68,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting close to limit and starting to get miss shaped (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 68,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting close to limit and starting to get miss shaped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 57,902 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 41,849 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 41,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 39,405 miles

rear fog light, light intensity reduced

Pass 30 Dec 2020 33,418 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions not detected

Fail 30 Dec 2020 33,418 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

emissions not detected

Pass 7 Jan 2020 28,725 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 24,835 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 20,512 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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 WAJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP15 WAJ, 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 SP15 WAJ?

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What year was SP15 WAJ registered?

SP15 WAJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2015.

Is SP15 WAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP15 WAJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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