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BNT 57K

1996 Volkswagen Beetle

Bronze Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,982 mi
Last recorded32,982 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Beetle41,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNT 57K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 32,982 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2008 32,973 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear brake back plates showing sighs of cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2007 32,699 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 32,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

windsreen wipers linkage not working very well

Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,598 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 32,592 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 32,480 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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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BNT 57K is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle in Bronze with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 41,156 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 BNT 57K, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BNT 57K registered?

BNT 57K is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is BNT 57K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNT 57K shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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