MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
oil leak
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
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))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre has started to split on the walls
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
Off Side Rear Tyre starting to lose shape on the inner edge
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
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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