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AP57 FCA

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,947 mi
Last recorded113,947 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 FCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2025 113,947 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 110,388 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded but not within 30cm of a structural component

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 110,383 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded but not within 30cm of a structural component

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 105,261 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 98,866 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 96,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 90,550 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 84,481 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads just starting to wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust centre sleeve corroded and loose

Fail 2 Mar 2019 84,481 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads just starting to wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust centre sleeve corroded and loose

Pass 17 Mar 2018 81,318 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 17 Mar 2018 81,318 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2017 78,630 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 78,630 miles

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 74,902 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 74,902 miles

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up inner gaiter (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 69,036 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 64,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 64,572 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 53,000 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 43,881 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 34,363 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 17 Aug 2010 22,330 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 FCA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AP57 FCA, 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 FCA registered?

AP57 FCA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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