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AV57 HSX

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,461 mi
Last recorded75,461 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 HSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 75,461 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 75,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 73,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 73,328 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 71,815 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 71,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 68,514 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 66,189 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 59,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 59,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 57,266 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2018 57,265 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both front top bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2017 53,673 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 53,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 53,208 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 45,115 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 35,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre is stepping on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2012 30,644 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,222 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres wearing on edges and perished

Fail 20 Sep 2011 23,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f and both rear tyres wearing on edges and perished

Pass 21 Sep 2010 15,873 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 HSX is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV57 HSX, 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 HSX registered?

AV57 HSX is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 September 2007.

Is AV57 HSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 HSX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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