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ASV 894

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,663 mi
Last recorded86,663 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASV 894
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 86,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside at inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside at forward sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brake disc stone guards corroded

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust section corroded at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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 offside & nearside at rearmost outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fuel tank support straps corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside & nearside lower corners slightly opaque (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 86,651 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside at inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside at forward sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brake disc stone guards corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust section corroded at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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 offside & nearside at rearmost outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fuel tank support straps corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside & nearside lower corners slightly opaque (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 83,174 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 79,492 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & nearside at tread valley areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front forward section of outer sill holed, but not falling within prescribed area at time of test.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside & nearside outer sills have corrosion present front mid & rear

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view at offside upper & lower corners & n/s lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 79,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter body (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & nearside at tread valley areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front forward section of outer sill holed, but not falling within prescribed area at time of test.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside & nearside outer sills have corrosion present front mid & rear

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view at offside upper & lower corners & n/s lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 76,683 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 73,696 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view offside & nearside bottom corners (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill area covered in underseal & partially obscured by wheel arch trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal covered in underseal & partially obscured by wheel arch trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal covered in underseal & partially obscured by wheel arch trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake not as effective as nearside, may require adjustment or repair.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 73,643 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view offside & nearside bottom corners (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 69,828 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 69,828 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 69,717 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside at inner & outer edge areas (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2019 63,186 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 54,121 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 42,478 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 28,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall & cracked between tread

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

Pass 22 May 2015 17,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 16,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 13,341 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 10,501 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 10,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,762 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 7,456 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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ASV 894 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 72.7%.

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 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 ASV 894, 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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ASV 894 is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 July 2007.

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