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BN57 VLW

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,196 mi
Last recorded101,196 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 VLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 101,196 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 101,192 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 98,230 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 94,827 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2024 94,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded

Nearside Headlight lense deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirement

Pass 20 Jan 2022 93,036 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 93,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 86,337 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 86,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 82,770 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 78,339 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 69,774 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 66,583 miles

O/s/r inner lower sill has signs off corrosion.

Rear exhaust mount bracket has signs off corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2016 62,781 miles

All 4 tyres have age related cracks

Both rear disc scored and pitted

Front disc pitted on inner face

Rear pads getting low

Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 58,966 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 52,524 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,561 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,539 miles

o/s/r tyre wall and tread cracking

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 25 Jul 2011 30,869 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 23,475 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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BN57 VLW is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BN57 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

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

Is BN57 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 VLW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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