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W8 RAS

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,782 mi
Last recorded39,782 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 RAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 39,782 miles

parking brake efforts lower, minimum of 16% just met

Pass 21 Mar 2024 36,592 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 32,893 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 29,578 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 29,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 24,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Mar 2021 24,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Pass 25 Mar 2020 22,431 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 22,429 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 17,808 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 12,369 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers & undertrays fitted

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 RAS is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel 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 W8 RAS, 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 RAS registered?

W8 RAS is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 March 2015.

Is W8 RAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W8 RAS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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