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BG57 NCY

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,998 mi
Last recorded69,998 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 NCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 69,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner faces and lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting near tread wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 69,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner faces and lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting near tread wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam new bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 65,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 65,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 60,368 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 18 Mar 2023 59,737 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 59,714 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks to cords on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks to cords on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 56,029 miles

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

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 8 Mar 2021 50,221 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 46,459 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 40,436 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 35,201 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 30,289 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 26,761 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 26,698 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 19,821 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 17,407 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 14,837 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 12,093 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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BG57 NCY is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige 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 BG57 NCY, 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 BG57 NCY registered?

BG57 NCY is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 November 2007.

Is BG57 NCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 NCY 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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