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AF07 JKZ

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,177 mi
Last recorded109,177 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 JKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 109,177 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 109,162 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 103,740 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 97,733 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 97,733 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 89,609 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front tyre slight cracks in tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre slight cracks in tread

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 89,529 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front tyre slight cracks in tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre slight cracks in tread

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 80,113 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 70,311 miles

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

Oil leak

windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,292 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 56,773 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,997 miles

N/S/R Tyre perished and worn.

O/S/R Tyre perished and worn close to legal limit.

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 39,706 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre perished and worn.

O/S/R Tyre perished and worn close to legal limit.

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,128 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,256 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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AF07 JKZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AF07 JKZ, 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 AF07 JKZ registered?

AF07 JKZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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