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ET56 BKO

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,223 mi
Last recorded93,223 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET56 BKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 May 2026 93,223 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 90,153 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to de-bond from its casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror housing damaged

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill damaged (bent) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to de-bond from its casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 90,144 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault ESP light on indicating a fault in system (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light on indicating a fault in the system (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both head lamp beams too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Track rod end dust covers are split and no longer prevent the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned OSF headlamp unit incorrectly fitted and positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery insecure in battery carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure Hazard light switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF lower suspension arm bush starting to de bond from the housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS lower sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Nearside mirror housing damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF lower suspension arm bush cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil seepage gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective OSF wiper leaves smears on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 90,096 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2024 90,095 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2023 87,184 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 86,846 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 85,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 83,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 79,064 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 77,449 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 73,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has started to split on the walls

Fail 3 Jun 2016 73,613 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has started to split on the walls

Pass 2 Jun 2015 65,352 miles

Off Side Rear Tyre starting to lose shape on the inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2015 65,352 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine Warning Lamp On

Off Side Rear Tyre starting to lose shape on the inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,807 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 56,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,605 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,009 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 41,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 34,572 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 34,572 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 26,751 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 26,751 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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ET56 BKO is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ET56 BKO, 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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ET56 BKO is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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