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154 XUF

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,444 mi
Last recorded16,444 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration154 XUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 16,444 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 13,957 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 11,235 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 9,844 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 9,844 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 8,307 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 6,214 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 6,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

air height adjustable suspension fitted to front and rear of vehicle.

clip missing from nearside rear gearbox gaitor.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 4,256 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 4,253 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 3,616 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 98,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 98,031 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 96,056 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 96,056 miles

Gas suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Gas suspension accumulator displaced (2.4.D.1a)

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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154 XUF is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 154 XUF, 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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154 XUF is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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