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BY09 CLA

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,712 mi
Last recorded59,712 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY09 CLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 59,712 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 56,068 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cuts in tread area, nails in both tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2024 51,630 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 46,098 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 41,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 36,101 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 30,873 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 25,159 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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BY09 CLA is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BY09 CLA, 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 BY09 CLA registered?

BY09 CLA is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 December 2015.

Is BY09 CLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BY09 CLA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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