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AP57 BRX

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,427 mi
Last recorded157,427 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 BRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 157,427 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 148,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 148,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 140,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 131,749 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills and sill to arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 123,977 miles

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 123,977 miles

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))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2021 116,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corrodded and peeling

Fail 14 May 2021 116,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corrodded and peeling

Pass 22 May 2020 113,826 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil level on minimum

rear exhaust silencer corrodded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 104,098 miles

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

Offside rear tyre tread stepped

Rear tyres stepped

Pass 19 Apr 2018 91,889 miles

both front wipers slightly split

exhaust corroded

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 80,677 miles

Exhaust system corroded slightly

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre slight wear inner edge

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 71,388 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 62,393 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 52,428 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 46,877 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 39,518 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,150 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,533 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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AP57 BRX is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP57 BRX, 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 AP57 BRX registered?

AP57 BRX is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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