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BTL 98B

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,290 mi
Last recorded38,290 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTL 98B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 38,290 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 35,852 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 34,310 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 31,954 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 29,116 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 29,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 26,552 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 26,552 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 24,510 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 24,504 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 20,797 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 20,797 miles

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

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

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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BTL 98B is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BTL 98B, 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 BTL 98B registered?

BTL 98B is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 November 2015.

Is BTL 98B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTL 98B shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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