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AV57 UGZ

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,452 mi
Last recorded56,452 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 UGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 56,452 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 56,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 54,406 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corroding

Fail 23 Oct 2024 54,406 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2023 52,346 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside park brake performance slightly low

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Oct 2022 50,112 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 50,112 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 48,080 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding at rear

front brake discs corroding on inner surfaces

Pass 22 Oct 2020 46,879 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroding

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Oct 2019 44,226 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 39,978 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

exhaust system corroding.

Fail 23 Oct 2018 39,978 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

exhaust system corroding.

Pass 30 Oct 2017 37,326 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 34,619 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 32,298 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 32,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 29,850 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 25,612 miles

both rear tyres have started to perish

Fail 12 Oct 2012 20,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 20,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2011 15,361 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 10,656 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 UGZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UGZ, 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 UGZ registered?

AV57 UGZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 November 2007.

Is AV57 UGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 UGZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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