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BN57 FPL

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,972 mi
Last recorded80,972 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 FPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 80,972 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 78,148 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust clamp loose

Fail 28 Nov 2022 78,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust clamp loose

Pass 29 Nov 2021 74,351 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 74,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 70,415 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 70,411 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front and rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 64,647 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 6 Dec 2018 57,665 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 57,538 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 57,517 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 52,494 miles

Front Inner brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2016 46,751 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 46,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 38,690 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 38,690 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 30,809 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 27,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

intermittent fault on front wipers

perish cracks on both rear tyres

Pass 30 Aug 2012 22,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 16,756 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 11,477 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 11,477 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 11,415 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BN57 FPL is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BN57 FPL, 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 BN57 FPL registered?

BN57 FPL is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is BN57 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 FPL shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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