MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam no flash or warning light (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced front of inner cill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer cill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement calliper lever stuck on (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working tapped over (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Offside front inner brake pads worn very low.......... (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside front image incorrect.......... (4.1.2 (c))
Undertray insecure Under-tray insecure very poor condition....... (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside rear tyre worn to limits and poor condition....... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Position lamp not working Both front position lamps inop........ (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers poor wipe to screen and poor condition...... (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nearside front inner rack end worn /excess wear......... (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer Track rod end dust cover split......... (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Lamp inop..... (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer track rod end dust cover split...... (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror loose ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front tyre slight cracking around tread
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FRONT BRAKE PAD'S LOW ABOUT 70% WORN ON OFFSIDE AND SLIGHTLY BINDING, MAY NEED DISC'S.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
front wipers worn.both front tyres low
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BD57 XHC is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XHC, 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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BD57 XHC is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 November 2007.
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