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BD03 RAT

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,257 mi
Last recorded68,257 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 RAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 68,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (worn on both edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (worn on both edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 62,680 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 57,403 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 51,050 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 47,538 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Pass 1 Jun 2021 39,664 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

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

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

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Fail 1 Jun 2021 39,663 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

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

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

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Pass 8 Jun 2020 33,941 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 3 May 2019 26,551 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 19,024 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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BD03 RAT is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BD03 RAT, 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 BD03 RAT registered?

BD03 RAT is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2015.

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