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AV57 HBZ

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,635 mi
Last recorded96,635 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 HBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 96,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower suspension arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 17 Apr 2026 96,631 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower suspension arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2025 93,700 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2024 91,190 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 15 Apr 2024 91,188 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 6 Apr 2023 89,065 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2022 87,465 miles

Nearside Rear sill starting to corrode

Offside Front sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear sill starting to corrode

Fail 19 Apr 2022 87,465 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear sill starting to corrode

Offside Front sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear sill starting to corrode

Pass 27 Mar 2021 85,664 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 83,200 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 83,192 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 80,132 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 77,137 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 77,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 72,834 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 67,879 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 64,738 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,734 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,661 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 13 Mar 2012 46,233 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,108 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)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,824 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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AV57 HBZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AV57 HBZ, 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 AV57 HBZ registered?

AV57 HBZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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