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B13 JAP

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,839 mi
Last recorded136,839 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 JAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 136,839 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 130,323 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 116,432 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 103,132 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 88,678 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 76,254 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 62,248 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 44,568 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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B13 JAP is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B13 JAP, 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 B13 JAP registered?

B13 JAP is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 December 2015.

Is B13 JAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 JAP shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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