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X222 RLW

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,804 mi
Last recorded70,804 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX222 RLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 70,804 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 60,004 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 53,364 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 53,364 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 44,247 miles

Front X2 WASHERS POOR.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 35,675 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 35,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 27,498 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 22,898 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 18,625 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2018 12,690 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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X222 RLW is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X222 RLW, 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 X222 RLW registered?

X222 RLW is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 October 2015.

Is X222 RLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X222 RLW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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