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BD57 MHN

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,152 mi
Last recorded113,152 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 MHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 113,152 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 111,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 105,056 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 95,031 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 95,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 85,440 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 74,535 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 74,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 61,874 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 61,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 48,344 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 48,344 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2015 35,529 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 20,104 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 15,001 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 15,001 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 14,541 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 14,029 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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BD57 MHN is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 64,281 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 BD57 MHN, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BD57 MHN registered?

BD57 MHN is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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