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YW15 DMU

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,060 mi
Last recorded59,060 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW15 DMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 59,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 52,877 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 50,286 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 48,732 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 40,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 33,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 23,548 miles

All 4 tyres cracking in tread

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 15,900 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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YW15 DMU is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YW15 DMU, 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

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What year was YW15 DMU registered?

YW15 DMU is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2015.

Is YW15 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW15 DMU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YW15 DMU have outstanding finance?

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