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BL56 WDJ

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

56,950 mi
Last recorded56,950 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 WDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 56,950 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shocker cover split (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion across suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 55,601 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rubber booty split (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Surface rust to all parts including coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 54,671 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear , surface corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 54,670 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 53,879 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 53,879 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 52,359 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/S lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 51,046 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 51,028 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Rear fog light comes on without switch on headlamp activation (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

switch self activates with headlamps on

Pass 23 May 2019 48,490 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 48,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 47,051 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 45,359 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 42,514 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking all over

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight roughness on rotation

Offside Front tyre cracking all over

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 May 2016 42,514 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cracking all over

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight roughness on rotation

Offside Front tyre cracking all over

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 40,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Jul 2014 35,828 miles

wear in steering rack offside

wear nearside front tyre outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 31,038 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 30,881 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,980 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 25,980 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 23,850 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 18,836 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 WDJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BL56 WDJ, 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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BL56 WDJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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