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BT56 WXC

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,841 mi
Last recorded137,841 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 WXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 137,841 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low, discs are worn/lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Arm and blade defective, only just met requirement (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 137,841 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low, discs are worn/lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Arm and blade defective, only just met requirement (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 129,174 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 113,670 miles

front and rear discs slightly corroded / lipped

Fail 16 May 2019 113,656 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 103,464 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 103,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 96,639 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 96,639 miles

Central Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 88,645 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 88,645 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 79,156 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 70,167 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,876 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 62,859 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,835 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,681 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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BT56 WXC is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BT56 WXC, 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 WXC registered?

BT56 WXC is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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The MOT history for BT56 WXC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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