MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
front and rear discs slightly corroded / lipped
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))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Central Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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.
Is BT56 WXC safe to buy?
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