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BF15 FHX

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,711 mi
Last recorded30,711 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF15 FHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 30,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 27,889 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and nearside rear cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 25,343 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 23,815 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 22,122 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 20,414 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 20,347 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 17,545 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 15,086 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 15,082 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 10,072 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 10,072 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BF15 FHX is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF15 FHX, 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 BF15 FHX registered?

BF15 FHX is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is BF15 FHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF15 FHX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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