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B9 JVR

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,386 mi
Last recorded40,386 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 JVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 40,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along tread on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along tread on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 40,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along tread on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along tread on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 37,224 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 34,358 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 33,546 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 33,513 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 32,646 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 31,023 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 29,558 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 29,555 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 19,637 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN FRONT DRIVERS VIEW ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON BOTH EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON BOTH EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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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B9 JVR is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B9 JVR, 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 B9 JVR registered?

B9 JVR is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2015.

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The MOT history for B9 JVR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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