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X21 REW

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,901 mi
Last recorded89,901 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX21 REW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 89,901 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 82,551 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre miss sharping inner side

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

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 82,551 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre miss sharping inner side

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

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 75,149 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 75,149 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 66,813 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 55,652 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 42,056 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 33,454 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 33,454 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 26,687 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 26,687 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 18,506 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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X21 REW is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X21 REW, 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 X21 REW registered?

X21 REW is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 July 2015.

Is X21 REW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X21 REW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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