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AD07 EUB

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,814 mi
Last recorded88,814 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2024 88,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration & Failed emissions test as shown on printout. (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both O/S & N/S rear stop lights not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/S & N/S front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 86,530 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both O/S & N/S front outer track rod end covers slightly deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 86,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both O/S & N/S front outer track rod end covers slightly deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 83,652 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/S & N/S front flexible hoses slightly deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/S & N/S rear flexible brake hoses slightly damaged. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 83,645 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both O/S & N/S front wiper blades defective. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/S & N/S front flexible hoses slightly deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/S & N/S rear flexible brake hoses slightly damaged. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 81,138 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S front tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/S & N/S rear flexible brake hoses slightly damaged. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 81,115 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S front tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/S & N/S rear flexible brake hoses slightly damaged. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 78,603 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 78,580 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 76,002 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 75,977 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 71,665 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 66,672 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 66,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 61,807 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 61,807 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,257 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 54,430 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,958 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 50,943 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,171 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,652 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 44,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,711 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 35,299 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 EUB is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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