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XR15 CON

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,832 mi
Last recorded36,832 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXR15 CON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 36,832 miles

front brake disks corroding

rear brake disks corroding

Fail 29 May 2025 36,803 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

front brake disks corroding

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 31 May 2024 34,902 miles

frotn brake pads low

nearside front tyre tread depth low and perishing

offside front tyre tread slight perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2023 33,521 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 31,731 miles

engine covers/ under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2021 29,781 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2020 27,718 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 25,755 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 20,420 miles

Nearside Rear Minor damage to outer sidewall

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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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XR15 CON is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XR15 CON, 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 XR15 CON registered?

XR15 CON is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 2015.

Is XR15 CON safe to buy?

The MOT history for XR15 CON shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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