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DS15 BMV

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,721 mi
Last recorded80,721 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS15 BMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 80,721 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 80,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 77,030 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 69,351 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 56,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 42,809 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 32,267 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 31,316 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 31,316 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 30,342 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 25,691 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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DS15 BMV 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 DS15 BMV, 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

How do I check the history of DS15 BMV?

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What year was DS15 BMV registered?

DS15 BMV is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 June 2015.

Is DS15 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS15 BMV 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.

Does DS15 BMV have outstanding finance?

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