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BP15 EKR

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,199 mi
Last recorded112,199 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP15 EKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 112,199 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 101,877 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 88,069 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 75,845 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 59,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 45,448 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 36,739 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 36,701 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 24,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Jun 2018 24,166 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Parking permits in drivers view/swept aria (3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 EKR is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 BP15 EKR, 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 BP15 EKR registered?

BP15 EKR is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 July 2015.

Is BP15 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP15 EKR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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