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ASZ 3480

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,314 mi
Last recorded175,314 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASZ 3480
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 175,314 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 170,114 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2019 162,856 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Fail 24 Oct 2019 162,571 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 15 Oct 2018 152,028 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Oct 2018 151,964 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 140,524 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 1 Nov 2017 140,524 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format both (6.3.4f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 19 Oct 2016 133,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine warning light on.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

slight play in both steering rack arms.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 119,798 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inneredge

play in o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 30 Oct 2015 119,798 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f tyre worn inneredge

play in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 16 Oct 2014 105,111 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

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

Wiper blades slightly smearing

Fail 16 Oct 2014 105,111 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

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

Wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 22 Oct 2013 92,793 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 92,793 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 83,626 miles

o/s/r tyre deteriorated on sidewalls

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Fail 2 Nov 2012 83,626 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre deteriorated on sidewalls

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Fail 27 Oct 2011 80,206 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 80,206 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 73,264 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 73,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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ASZ 3480 is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ASZ 3480, 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 ASZ 3480 registered?

ASZ 3480 is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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