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AV57 ONM

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,910 mi
Last recorded82,910 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 ONM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 82,910 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 80,959 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 78,131 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 78,131 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam main beam inoperative (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 77,229 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 76,720 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 76,396 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 76,396 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 75,950 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 75,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Nov 2018 75,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2017 74,061 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 74,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 70,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 66,649 miles

child seat fitted to nsr

Fail 1 Dec 2015 66,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid too low (8.2.3)

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

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

child seat fitted to nsr

slight bind on nsf brake

Pass 3 Dec 2014 62,518 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 60,494 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 53,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 44,217 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 31,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ONM is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ONM, 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 ONM registered?

AV57 ONM is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 November 2007.

Is AV57 ONM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 ONM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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