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VW51 DAN

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,318 mi
Last recorded84,318 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW51 DAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 84,318 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2025 69,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2024 63,131 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 63,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 55,805 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 55,803 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 48,992 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 48,989 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 43,203 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 37,896 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 30,882 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 30,882 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault on during test (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault flashing during test (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 21,538 miles

front tyres on 3.5 to 4mm,osf tyre starting to wear on inside edge

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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VW51 DAN is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VW51 DAN, 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 VW51 DAN registered?

VW51 DAN is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2015.

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The MOT history for VW51 DAN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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