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309 XUE

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,100 mi
Last recorded78,100 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration309 XUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 78,100 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 78,100 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2013 78,029 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 78,028 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 77,792 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 76,800 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 76,531 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 76,186 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 76,186 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 76,048 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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309 XUE is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 309 XUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 309 XUE?

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What year was 309 XUE registered?

309 XUE is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 May 2007.

Is 309 XUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 309 XUE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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