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YS15 THX

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,689 mi
Last recorded80,689 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS15 THX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 80,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.30mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 80,689 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.30mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 75,598 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Jan 2024 70,748 miles

Offside Front slight play in suspension

Fail 11 Jan 2024 70,748 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in suspension

Pass 13 Jan 2023 65,146 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 59,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 52,387 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 47,921 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 39,266 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 39,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 29,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YS15 THX is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YS15 THX, 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 YS15 THX registered?

YS15 THX is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 June 2015.

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