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WM15 ZHL

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,939 mi
Last recorded68,939 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM15 ZHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 68,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 62,095 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 62,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

T/P/M lamp showing on dash

Pass 3 Aug 2023 54,314 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 45,860 miles

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

tpms light on

Pass 4 Aug 2021 39,532 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 39,530 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended unable to remove dog belt to check operation (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms illuminated

Pass 13 Aug 2020 36,160 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 29,214 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 20,485 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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WM15 ZHL is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WM15 ZHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WM15 ZHL?

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What year was WM15 ZHL registered?

WM15 ZHL is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 June 2015.

Is WM15 ZHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM15 ZHL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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