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A3 EED

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,331 mi
Last recorded16,331 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 EED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 16,331 miles

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jul 2024 15,380 miles

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jul 2023 14,171 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 21 Jul 2022 12,931 miles

Under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jul 2021 11,900 miles

Under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jul 2020 11,175 miles

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Jul 2020 11,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jul 2019 10,019 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 8,276 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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A3 EED is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A3 EED, 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 A3 EED registered?

A3 EED is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 July 2015.

Is A3 EED safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 EED shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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