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WP15 VTN

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,118 mi
Last recorded90,118 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP15 VTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 90,118 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 90,118 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 78,276 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 69,676 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald, check alignment (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald, check alignment (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower bumper damaged but likely to cause injury or harm

Rear tyres slight uneven wear on inner edges, flat spots

Pass 19 Apr 2023 59,236 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2023 59,236 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2022 48,683 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 38,221 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 28,388 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 18,152 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive possible spillage (8.4.1 (a) (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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WP15 VTN is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol 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 WP15 VTN, 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

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What year was WP15 VTN registered?

WP15 VTN is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 May 2015.

Is WP15 VTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP15 VTN 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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