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547 BTE

1957 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,850 mi
Last recorded62,850 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1957 Volkswagen Beetle42,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration547 BTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1957
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,850 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 62,550 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 62,033 miles

oil leaking from engine. rear bumper inscure

Pass 5 Sep 2009 61,687 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 161,340 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 60,901 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 60,499 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 60,117 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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547 BTE is a 1957 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1957 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 42,506 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 547 BTE, 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 69 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 547 BTE?

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What year was 547 BTE registered?

547 BTE is a 1957 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 April 1957.

Is 547 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 547 BTE 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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