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BF65 CEV

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,919 mi
Last recorded40,919 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF65 CEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 40,919 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 38,279 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 35,714 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 33,616 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 30,634 miles

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))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 30,632 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 26,167 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded on outer edge but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 22,305 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 22,305 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 17,440 miles

Central Front little stone chip in windscreen out of zone A and less then 40 mm

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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BF65 CEV is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,395cc petrol 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 BF65 CEV, 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 BF65 CEV registered?

BF65 CEV is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2015.

Is BF65 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF65 CEV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF65 CEV have outstanding finance?

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