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AJ63 BUG

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,544 mi
Last recorded66,544 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ63 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 66,544 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 64,181 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 64,181 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 61,283 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 56,541 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 47,417 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))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 39,207 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 32,066 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 24,248 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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AJ63 BUG is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AJ63 BUG, 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 AJ63 BUG registered?

AJ63 BUG is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is AJ63 BUG safe to buy?

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