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AP07 XEN

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,551 mi
Last recorded135,551 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 XEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 135,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 130,886 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 130,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 124,908 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 118,267 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 117,691 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2015 115,769 miles

n/s front tyre at legal limits

child seat fitted to n/s front

Fail 1 Dec 2015 115,769 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s front

n/s front tyre at legal limits

Pass 5 Dec 2014 102,006 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 101,996 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Judder from front wheels under braking.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 15,336 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 82,467 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 82,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 59,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,316 miles

Offside front tyre slightly cracked / perished

Offside front washer jet partially blocked

Rear tyres, slightly cracked / perished

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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AP07 XEN is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AP07 XEN, 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 AP07 XEN registered?

AP07 XEN is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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