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5956 MW

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,138 mi
Last recorded83,138 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5956 MW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 83,138 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 80,769 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 76,360 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 72,317 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 63,469 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 56,490 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 50,091 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 39,750 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 39,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 29,976 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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5956 MW is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol 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 5956 MW, 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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5956 MW is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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