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BJ57 VTF

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,832 mi
Last recorded84,832 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 VTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 84,832 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 84,831 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken In multiple pieces (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail Top mount failed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2024 81,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box heavily corroded and split. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer plastic surround missing. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads low towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 81,442 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened Excess play in strut top mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened Excess play in strut top mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod balljoint grease cover split and perishd. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front wiper blades including wind deflector fitted upside down.

Engine management light illuminated ( vehicle registered before July 2008).

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box heavily corroded and split. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer plastic surround missing. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads low towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 77,136 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 77,135 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 73,643 miles

EML is on

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has play in it nearing the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt stalk mechanism shroud is missing

Pass 26 Feb 2021 71,702 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 69,953 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 67,450 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 67,450 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 66,013 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 63,971 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside steer rack end has slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 63,971 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside steer rack end has slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,232 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 62,232 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 61,613 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 56,486 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,134 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 47,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 47,213 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,600 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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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BJ57 VTF is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BJ57 VTF, 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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BJ57 VTF is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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