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BT57 DHX

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,437 mi
Last recorded87,437 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 DHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 87,437 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 87,408 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 87,135 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 87,135 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 84,602 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working on boot lid (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 84,602 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working on boot lid (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 81,519 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 78,508 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 67,731 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 64,755 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 64,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 61,607 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 58,399 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 54,668 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 51,116 miles

brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,963 miles

All four tyres worn/perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 35,682 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,876 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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BT57 DHX is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT57 DHX, 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 BT57 DHX registered?

BT57 DHX is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is BT57 DHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 DHX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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