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AV07 VBT

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,314 mi
Last recorded56,314 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 VBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2022 56,314 miles

exhaust heat shield loose on front silencer

Pass 15 Nov 2021 53,114 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 51,459 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 48,647 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 46,459 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 43,539 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 40,766 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 31,519 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 27,342 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2013 19,887 miles

n/s/f tyre has a split in the inner sidewall. not through to the cords.

Pass 8 May 2012 17,378 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,026 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 13,901 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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AV07 VBT is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV07 VBT, 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 AV07 VBT registered?

AV07 VBT is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 2007.

Is AV07 VBT safe to buy?

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