MOT Status
ValidMileage
160,640 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
slight corrosion on both rear sills
slight wear on all suspension bushes
slight corrosion on both rear sills
slight wear on all suspension bushes
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
slight damage to lower seal
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ront disks corroded inner surface
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
ront disks corroded inner surface
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BK57 GWV is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 BK57 GWV, 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 GWV registered?
BK57 GWV is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 2007.
Is BK57 GWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BK57 GWV shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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