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BL05 BUG

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,126 mi
Last recorded72,126 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 72,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively & Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 67,352 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 67,348 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 60,096 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 51,729 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 44,068 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 44,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 34,533 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 28,298 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 22,204 miles

both front tyres low tread on edges [ 215/55/17/94V ]

Pass 29 Mar 2018 15,462 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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BL05 BUG is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL05 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 BL05 BUG registered?

BL05 BUG is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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