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AB07 DLB

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,020 mi
Last recorded84,020 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB07 DLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 84,020 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side sills, both side brake pipe, some suspension components corroded all

slight play in steering joints

Pass 29 Mar 2022 82,057 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front sub frame, rear axle, front & rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in steering joints both side

Fail 29 Mar 2022 82,057 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front sub frame, rear axle, front & rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in steering joints both side

Pass 16 Feb 2021 81,689 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 81,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 80,611 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2019 78,209 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 76,713 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rusty exhaust

Fail 5 Mar 2018 76,712 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rusty exhaust

Pass 24 Feb 2017 72,387 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 72,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 61,142 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Offside rear tyre getting low

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 25 Feb 2015 52,697 miles

right horn button seems temperamental

slight play in nearside front lower suspension ball joint

track rod end dust boots are starting deteriorate

Pass 24 Feb 2014 41,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs rusty and worn on inner face

brake warning light on

Pass 6 Feb 2013 32,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside screen washer jet slightly blocked

offside front tyre worn o0n inner edge and close to limit

Pass 2 Feb 2012 25,750 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,409 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 15,675 miles

both front tyres starting to deteriorated

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate on outer walls

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre has a split on outer wall (not down to cords)

nearside front tyre showed signes of run flat

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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AB07 DLB is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AB07 DLB, 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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AB07 DLB is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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