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398 UG

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,541 mi
Last recorded59,541 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration398 UG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 59,541 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 59,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 55,683 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 51,242 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 45,428 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 40,407 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 35,446 miles

slight wear inner edges rear tyres

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2020 30,340 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jan 2019 25,083 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 18,580 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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398 UG is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel 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 398 UG, 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 398 UG registered?

398 UG is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 January 2015.

Is 398 UG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 398 UG 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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