CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG15 BJV

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,184 mi
Last recorded64,184 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG15 BJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 64,184 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges of the tread.

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

Offside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 64,166 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges of the tread.

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

Offside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 54,818 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 47,634 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 41,714 miles

all tyres cracking. replacement of rear tyres recommended.

Pass 2 Sep 2021 36,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

all tyres slightly cracking.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 32,961 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 28,034 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 21,329 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 19,023 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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG15 BJV is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 BG15 BJV, 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

How do I check the history of BG15 BJV?

You can check the full history of BG15 BJV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG15 BJV registered?

BG15 BJV is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is BG15 BJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG15 BJV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG15 BJV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG15 BJV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.