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AD56 BSU

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,947 mi
Last recorded121,947 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 BSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 121,947 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 121,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 121,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front gearbox wetting oil

Fail 18 Apr 2024 121,094 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal sinking to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at manifold to downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres cut to cords in cracked/perished tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system connection leaking at caliper banjo bolt (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut to cords in cracked/perished tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front gearbox wetting oil

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear worse on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joining sleeve clamps corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 121,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 120,556 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 120,555 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 119,652 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 119,652 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 116,072 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 111,500 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)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 111,499 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Pass 5 May 2017 108,860 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 108,838 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items hanging from mirror blocking the view of the road (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall to tread. over 40 cm long (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside gear box drive shaft seal damp with oil

Pass 24 Mar 2016 105,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 102,734 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 102,734 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 99,787 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 85,611 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 69,510 miles

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 21 Jun 2010 50,932 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 37,639 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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AD56 BSU 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 63.6%.

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 AD56 BSU, 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 AD56 BSU registered?

AD56 BSU is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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