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BK57 CZB

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,055 mi
Last recorded140,055 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 CZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 140,055 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 132,243 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 132,213 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 130,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 126,872 miles

Front Both front sills have slight damage near jacking points but are not holed or corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs slightly lipped but pads good advise may require changing when pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edge ,possible tracking issue (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise discs slightly lipped also (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 124,175 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 121,048 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 116,816 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 116,816 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2019 110,448 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 110,448 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 101,690 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 93,621 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 92,459 miles

os front shock slight leak

Pass 11 Nov 2015 83,261 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 72,908 miles

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

front whipers slightly smering

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 72,866 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front whipers slightly smering

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,066 miles

Engine Management light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,988 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 25,713 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 25,713 miles

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

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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BK57 CZB is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BK57 CZB, 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 BK57 CZB registered?

BK57 CZB is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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The MOT history for BK57 CZB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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