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BD15 PYZ

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,560 mi
Last recorded97,560 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD15 PYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 97,560 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2024 96,785 miles

Covers and trays obscuring view

Pass 27 Jan 2023 94,322 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 94,322 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 92,031 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 84,079 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 84,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 71,189 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 54,022 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 39,293 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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BD15 PYZ is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD15 PYZ, 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 BD15 PYZ registered?

BD15 PYZ is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 April 2015.

Is BD15 PYZ safe to buy?

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