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2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,958 mi
Last recorded79,958 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration800 FAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 79,958 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 72,750 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 72,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 64,617 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 54,881 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 54,718 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 44,669 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Jan 2022 44,669 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 39,399 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 30,119 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 16,724 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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800 FAY is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 800 FAY, 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 800 FAY registered?

800 FAY is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2015.

Is 800 FAY safe to buy?

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