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AD07 AYG

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,326 mi
Last recorded98,326 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 AYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 98,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 98,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 98,096 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 94,662 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 88,835 miles

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Fail 23 Oct 2020 88,759 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Pass 28 May 2019 81,010 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 81,001 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 72,649 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 May 2018 72,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2017 65,374 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 62,482 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 60,554 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 55,582 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 48,599 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 48,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 41,748 miles

both front tyres are cracked and perished

both front tyres are low on the inner and outer edges

Pass 14 May 2011 33,922 miles

both front tyres are cracking and perishing

both rear tyres are cracking and perishing

Pass 10 May 2010 25,405 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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AD07 AYG is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AD07 AYG, 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 AD07 AYG registered?

AD07 AYG is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2007.

Is AD07 AYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD07 AYG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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