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WJ15 XTR

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,943 mi
Last recorded79,943 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ15 XTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 79,943 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And various Cuts in Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/R Bumper corner Secured with Gaffer Tape.

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 75,111 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper corner insecure, has been repaired with tape

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan drain plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 68,256 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper corner slightly insecure; duct tape running across body panels. Considered acceptable at time of test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 65,522 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Light on but too dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 61,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged, slightly loose but not likely to become detached.

Fail 17 Mar 2022 61,868 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged, slightly loose but not likely to become detached.

Pass 10 Mar 2021 55,864 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear rear bumper not fully secure

Fail 8 Mar 2021 55,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded badly and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded badly and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded badly and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded badly and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear bumper not fully secure

Pass 29 Feb 2020 50,917 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 38,141 miles

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 38,141 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 26,320 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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WJ15 XTR is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ15 XTR, 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 WJ15 XTR registered?

WJ15 XTR is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2015.

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