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AE15 XYV

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,682 mi
Last recorded44,682 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE15 XYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 44,682 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 37,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 30,798 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 25,778 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 23,606 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 23,606 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 22,058 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 18,078 miles

Front both tyres are cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2018 12,832 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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AE15 XYV is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol 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 AE15 XYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE15 XYV registered?

AE15 XYV is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 March 2015.

Is AE15 XYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE15 XYV 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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