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AF15 FTD

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,667 mi
Last recorded83,667 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF15 FTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 83,667 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 83,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 72,450 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear heavily cracked/split. (215-55-17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 65,568 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 58,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 47,723 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 41,271 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 37,177 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in bottom of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 37,177 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre low and has a cut showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in bottom of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 30,231 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 23,752 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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AF15 FTD is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AF15 FTD, 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 AF15 FTD registered?

AF15 FTD is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 March 2015.

Is AF15 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF15 FTD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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