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W111 NKH

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,465 mi
Last recorded59,465 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW111 NKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 59,465 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 59,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (2014) 235.45.18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 57,608 miles

Offside Front panel damage

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 21 May 2025 57,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front panel damage

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 31 May 2024 54,173 miles

Exhaust Sleeve Corroded

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres 3mm ( Cracked ) 235 45 R 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 48,343 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 48,343 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both front & rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 May 2022 43,410 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2021 38,670 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 38,670 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 33,985 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 27,454 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 27,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 23,507 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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W111 NKH is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W111 NKH, 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 W111 NKH registered?

W111 NKH is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 March 2015.

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