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AD07 ETK

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,018 mi
Last recorded108,018 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 ETK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 108,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 105,499 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 103,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 103,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 100,522 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 100,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 98,009 miles

Bonnet release handle damaged but still able to open.

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light faulty. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 98,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet release handle damaged but still able to open.

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light faulty. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 95,839 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 92,835 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Aug 2018 92,835 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2017 86,116 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 76,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre WORN inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm BALD inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 76,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre WORN inner edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm BALD inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 63,302 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 63,150 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 51,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 37,813 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,043 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated indicating system malfunction

n/s/f wiper only just clearing screen

o/s/f wiper only just clearing screen

Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,992 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 25,206 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 25,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 ETK is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AD07 ETK, 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 ETK registered?

AD07 ETK is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 June 2007.

Is AD07 ETK safe to buy?

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