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BD57 XTM

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,787 mi
Last recorded64,787 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 XTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 64,787 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 64,786 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 58,201 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (3) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 58,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (3) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (4) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 57,376 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 55,727 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 54,703 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 52,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre and cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,351 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 51,313 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 49,061 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 49,091 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre is 3mm in centre and cracking

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 6 Jun 2016 44,820 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 42,828 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 3 Nov 2014 38,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight footbrake travel

Pass 28 Nov 2013 34,453 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 30,608 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Nov 2011 25,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 19,624 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 XTM is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD57 XTM registered?

BD57 XTM is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 November 2007.

Is BD57 XTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD57 XTM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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