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A1 SYD

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,184 mi
Last recorded138,184 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 SYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 138,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 123,758 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 123,758 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 109,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges , on legal limit 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge approx 3mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, approx 2mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 5 May 2023 106,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2023 106,470 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 102,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2022 102,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 97,506 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Not Repairable

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rusty Lip On Rear Brake Discs

TPMS Light Illuminated

Pass 19 May 2020 94,552 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 94,552 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front wing mirror missing

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 88,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 88,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 66,449 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners off rear view mirror

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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A1 SYD is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 A1 SYD, 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 A1 SYD registered?

A1 SYD is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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