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BT57 ULA

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,538 mi
Last recorded87,538 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 ULA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 87,538 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 8 Aug 2020 87,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

3rd brake light not working

Pass 27 Mar 2019 82,743 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

center brake light not working

handbrake lever little reserve travel

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 27 Mar 2018 69,560 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 61,246 miles

Centre high level brake light not working

Fail 24 Mar 2017 61,246 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre high level brake light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,900 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 49,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 43,721 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,038 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 35,317 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Oct 2012 35,317 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2011 30,254 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 21,983 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 ULA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ULA, 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 ULA registered?

BT57 ULA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 December 2007.

Is BT57 ULA safe to buy?

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