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BL57 BVV

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,248 mi
Last recorded88,248 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 BVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 88,248 miles

Corrosion to offside outer sill panel at rear end,but not load bearing.

Pass 26 Nov 2024 87,806 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 87,806 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 86,384 miles

brake pad light on

Fail 28 Nov 2023 86,384 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

brake pad light on

Pass 29 Nov 2022 84,828 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise o/s/f & n/s/f inner steering amrs worn

Fail 28 Nov 2022 84,828 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise o/s/f & n/s/f inner steering amrs worn

Pass 19 Nov 2021 82,552 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 82,549 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,859 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 80,859 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 78,127 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 72,993 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 72,993 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 69,582 miles

both rear tyres are cracked

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre 3mm

Fail 22 Nov 2017 69,582 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracked

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 23 Nov 2016 65,260 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 58,784 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 52,945 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 45,861 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 38,140 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 30,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres wearing close to legal limits

Pass 22 Nov 2010 23,801 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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BL57 BVV 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 BL57 BVV, 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 BL57 BVV registered?

BL57 BVV is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 2007.

Is BL57 BVV safe to buy?

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