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BT56 BVZ

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,830 mi
Last recorded34,830 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 BVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,830 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 34,827 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 34,824 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 34,079 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 30,156 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 25,250 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 18,158 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

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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BT56 BVZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT56 BVZ, 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 BT56 BVZ registered?

BT56 BVZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 January 2007.

Is BT56 BVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 BVZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT56 BVZ have outstanding finance?

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