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98 MEG

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

4,605 mi
Last recorded4,605 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration98 MEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 4,605 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 4,588 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 4,588 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 4,577 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 4,453 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 4,440 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 3,986 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 3,926 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 3,454 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 2,516 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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98 MEG is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow 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 98 MEG, 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 98 MEG registered?

98 MEG is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is 98 MEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 98 MEG 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.

Does 98 MEG have outstanding finance?

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