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W8 KLG

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,808 mi
Last recorded72,808 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 KLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 72,808 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 63,899 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 56,149 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 50,593 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 41,818 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 37,162 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 31,456 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 27,917 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 27,917 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 22,510 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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W8 KLG is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W8 KLG, 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 W8 KLG registered?

W8 KLG is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2015.

Is W8 KLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W8 KLG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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