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BJ15 VAA

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,920 mi
Last recorded51,920 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 VAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 51,920 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2026 51,919 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2025 47,154 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 42,272 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 36,875 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 36,875 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 30,673 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 30,673 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 26,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 25,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 20,282 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 15,638 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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BJ15 VAA is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 BJ15 VAA, 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 BJ15 VAA registered?

BJ15 VAA is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2015.

Is BJ15 VAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ15 VAA 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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