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WX57 BUH

2007 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

154,851 mi
Last recorded154,851 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Type 258,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX57 BUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 154,851 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 154,832 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 152,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 152,580 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 152,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 144,524 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 144,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2022 131,826 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 131,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 125,506 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 125,506 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 123,161 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 123,161 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 121,055 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 121,055 miles

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 114,836 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 114,836 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 109,356 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 109,356 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 106,310 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 105,624 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 105,624 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 99,599 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 99,599 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 83,549 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 71,286 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 71,284 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,075 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 54,075 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,621 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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WX57 BUH is a 2007 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 58,270 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX57 BUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WX57 BUH registered?

WX57 BUH is a 2007 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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