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W616 NDY

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,838 mi
Last recorded68,838 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW616 NDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 68,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From mid joint to backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 68,822 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From mid joint to backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 64,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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 23 Oct 2023 52,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2022 46,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 42,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damaged on outer sidewall - no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 42,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damaged on outer sidewall, no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damaged on outer sidewall, no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 38,562 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Drivers Rear Seat ()

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 38,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Drivers Rear Seat ()

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 30,630 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 26,211 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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W616 NDY is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W616 NDY, 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 W616 NDY registered?

W616 NDY is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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