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BG15 BJX

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,156 mi
Last recorded71,156 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG15 BJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 71,156 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 67,298 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 62,821 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 57,074 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 52,311 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 52,309 miles

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

Brake pads wear light on

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 48,535 miles

Brake Pad Wear Indicator Illuminated - Brake pad(s) Visually Ok

Pass 3 Apr 2020 45,042 miles

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated however brake pads not worn down - visible damage to wiring loom plug

Pass 29 Mar 2019 37,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 28,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BG15 BJX is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 BJX, 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 BG15 BJX registered?

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

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