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785 XUA

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

7,625 mi
Last recorded7,625 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration785 XUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 7,625 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 7,278 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 7,068 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 6,574 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 6,189 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 6,044 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 5,951 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres are cracking and perishing

slight play in nearside and offside front king pins

Fail 18 Aug 2010 5,940 miles

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres are cracking and perishing

slight play in nearside and offside front king pins

Pass 10 Jun 2009 5,911 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front and offside rear tyres are cracking

offside front upper and lower trunion joints have slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2008 5,753 miles

both nearside front and offside rear tyres are cracking and perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2006 5,388 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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785 XUA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 785 XUA, 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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What year was 785 XUA registered?

785 XUA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2007.

Is 785 XUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 785 XUA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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