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XIA 872

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,627 mi
Last recorded60,627 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIA 872
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 60,627 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 54,094 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 49,842 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 43,977 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 39,220 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 34,077 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 31,697 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 25,381 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit/worn on outer edge to 3mm

Engine oil low

Service due soon

Pass 19 Mar 2018 18,919 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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XIA 872 is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XIA 872, 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 XIA 872?

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What year was XIA 872 registered?

XIA 872 is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2015.

Is XIA 872 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIA 872 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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