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BP15 BJU

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,072 mi
Last recorded78,072 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP15 BJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 78,072 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2025 75,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 69,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm 235/45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 69,322 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm 235/45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 63,523 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN SLIGHT LIP

Fail 15 Dec 2023 63,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN SLIGHT LIP

Pass 2 Dec 2022 57,846 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 51,337 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 46,706 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 1 Jul 2019 39,063 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 26,722 miles

zero emissions registered at dga

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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BP15 BJU is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc 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 BP15 BJU, 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 BP15 BJU registered?

BP15 BJU is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 June 2015.

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The MOT history for BP15 BJU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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