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Y123 PEN

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,738 mi
Last recorded17,738 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY123 PEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 17,738 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 17,738 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 15,622 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 13,004 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 10,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 9,687 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 8,720 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 7,592 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 6,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 5,020 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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Y123 PEN is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y123 PEN, 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 Y123 PEN?

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What year was Y123 PEN registered?

Y123 PEN is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 May 2015.

Is Y123 PEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y123 PEN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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