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BC15 XRS

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,762 mi
Last recorded89,762 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC15 XRS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 89,762 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 89,733 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 80,344 miles

TPMS light illuminated

Fail 13 Nov 2024 80,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2023 62,995 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 62,992 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 11 Nov 2022 47,801 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 42,318 miles

Brake pads not visible for inspection.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 34,325 miles

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shocks limited damping . (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 34,275 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shocks limited damping . (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 26,436 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 18,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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BC15 XRS is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BC15 XRS, 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 BC15 XRS registered?

BC15 XRS is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 August 2015.

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