MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,950 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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
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))
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)
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)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
wear in steering rack offside
wear nearside front tyre outer edge
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
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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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