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BU15 PUK

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,116 mi
Last recorded58,116 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU15 PUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 58,116 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 53,956 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2024 53,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 49,647 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 45,612 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 45,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

tyre pressure light on

Pass 10 Dec 2021 40,719 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 40,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 36,671 miles

tyre pressure light on

Pass 23 Dec 2019 33,391 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 30,912 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 24,293 miles

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

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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BU15 PUK is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU15 PUK, 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 BU15 PUK registered?

BU15 PUK is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 July 2015.

Is BU15 PUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU15 PUK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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