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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats. ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/axle mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats. ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement Caliper lever fwd (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside 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 lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting both sills holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front damage to outer sill
Nearside Front suspension arm bush deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement
Offside Rear tyre wearing close to legal limit
chip on windscreen passanger side
front brake discs corroded
slight play in both front seat rails
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front damage to outer sill
Nearside Front suspension arm bush deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement, rear bush
Offside Rear tyre wearing close to legal limit
chip on windscreen passanger side
slight play both front seat rails
Emissions not tested due to low fuel level (7.3.A.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front damage to outer sill
Nearside Front suspension arm bush deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement, rear bush
Offside Rear tyre wearing close to legal limit
Rear brake pads wearing low
chip on windscreen passanger side
slight play both front seat rails
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BN57 KKD is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 KKD, 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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BN57 KKD is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 2007.
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