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BL57 EDU

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,851 mi
Last recorded104,851 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 EDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 104,851 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 104,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 103,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 103,896 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 103,383 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 103,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear inside edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear inside edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 100,359 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 96,339 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 93,193 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 93,193 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 86,660 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 86,660 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

coolant low

Pass 24 Aug 2018 83,226 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 83,224 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 77,229 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 70,480 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tread depth getting low on all four tyres.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,789 miles

Rear both rear tyres have a nail in them and are cracking slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2015 62,789 miles

Rear both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2014 56,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 47,067 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 47,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,804 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,263 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 26,982 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 EDU is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL57 EDU, 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 EDU registered?

BL57 EDU is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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