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VW02 AJW

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,437 mi
Last recorded19,437 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW02 AJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 19,437 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 17,936 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 15,637 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 14,024 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 12,939 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both + Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 12,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 12,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 9,750 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 9,750 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 8,433 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 7,480 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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VW02 AJW is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VW02 AJW, 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 VW02 AJW registered?

VW02 AJW is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2015.

Is VW02 AJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VW02 AJW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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