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WD15 EVB

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,817 mi
Last recorded34,817 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD15 EVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 34,817 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 34,816 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 34,814 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 31,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 27,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 27,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 23,914 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 23,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 20,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 20,042 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 17,237 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 15,465 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 13,345 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 13,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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WD15 EVB is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WD15 EVB, 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 WD15 EVB registered?

WD15 EVB is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 July 2015.

Is WD15 EVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD15 EVB shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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