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BL56 VYO

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,670 mi
Last recorded56,670 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 VYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 56,670 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 55,990 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 55,990 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 55,177 miles

Central auxiliary stop lamp not working.

Pass 10 Jan 2019 53,834 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 52,252 miles

Exhaust center section box corroded/peeling

Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,771 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Feb 2015 44,216 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 38,523 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 33,972 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 30,443 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2012 30,443 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 26,323 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 26,323 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 18,940 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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BL56 VYO is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL56 VYO, 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 BL56 VYO registered?

BL56 VYO is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 February 2007.

Is BL56 VYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL56 VYO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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