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AV57 LHM

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

12,550 mi
Last recorded12,550 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 LHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 12,550 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (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 Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 12,465 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (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 Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 12,369 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 12,369 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Catalyst heatshield missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 12,212 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 12,008 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 11,937 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 11,818 miles

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

exhaust catalyst heatshield loose

Fail 20 Mar 2020 11,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust catalyst heatshield loose

Pass 1 Aug 2018 11,488 miles

all brake discs starting to corrode/score

all tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Aug 2017 10,792 miles

nearside front nearside rear offside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 17 Aug 2016 10,548 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Fail 17 Aug 2016 10,548 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 21 Aug 2015 9,569 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 8,819 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Aug 2013 7,926 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 7,375 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 6,245 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 5,029 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 LHM is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LHM, 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 LHM registered?

AV57 LHM is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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The MOT history for AV57 LHM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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