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BG53 BUG

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,652 mi
Last recorded18,652 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 18,652 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 18,037 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 17,733 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 16,948 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 16,347 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 16,047 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 15,190 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 13,630 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
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BG53 BUG is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG53 BUG, 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 BG53 BUG registered?

BG53 BUG is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2015.

Is BG53 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 BUG shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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