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XW15 EMA

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,371 mi
Last recorded68,371 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXW15 EMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 68,371 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 63,571 miles

Front O/S Tyre Worn On The Inside

Rear N/S Tyre Wearing On The Inside

Pass 3 Apr 2023 56,335 miles

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

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

front n/s wishbone bush splitting

Pass 31 Jan 2022 50,722 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 46,092 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 46,091 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 43,210 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 39,428 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 35,234 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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XW15 EMA is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc diesel 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 XW15 EMA, 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 XW15 EMA?

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What year was XW15 EMA registered?

XW15 EMA is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 April 2015.

Is XW15 EMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for XW15 EMA 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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