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YR15 KFW

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,647 mi
Last recorded73,647 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR15 KFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 73,647 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 66,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 57,674 miles

both front tyres cracking inner sidewall

Pass 12 Sep 2022 49,455 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 39,610 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 39,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 32,485 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 22,097 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 14,341 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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YR15 KFW is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc 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 YR15 KFW, 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 YR15 KFW registered?

YR15 KFW is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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The MOT history for YR15 KFW 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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