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233 UYL

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,597 mi
Last recorded19,597 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration233 UYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 19,597 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 18,779 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 18,489 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 14,731 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 14,730 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 13,042 miles

corrosion to various panels

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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233 UYL is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 233 UYL, 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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How do I check the history of 233 UYL?

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What year was 233 UYL registered?

233 UYL is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 April 2015.

Is 233 UYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 233 UYL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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