MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,982 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both rear brake back plates showing sighs of cracking
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
windsreen wipers linkage not working very well
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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
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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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