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BJ65 GXS

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,108 mi
Last recorded94,108 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ65 GXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 94,108 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 84,826 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 75,773 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 66,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remain.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remain.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remain dated 2015.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remain dated 2015.. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 66,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remain.. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remain.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remain dated 2015.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remain dated 2015.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 57,364 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 50,557 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 41,874 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 41,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 33,811 miles

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

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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BJ65 GXS is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 BJ65 GXS, 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 BJ65 GXS registered?

BJ65 GXS is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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