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AX57 AXJ

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,547 mi
Last recorded41,547 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 AXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 41,547 miles

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

back box peeling

Pass 24 Oct 2022 39,824 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear tyres getting low

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 38,421 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 31,474 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 20 May 2019 27,489 miles

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror missing (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

nsf door sticking

rusty rear exhaust and slight blow

Pass 18 May 2018 21,723 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 21,720 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s-n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 26,953 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 2,690 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 64,759 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,139 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,074 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,735 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,556 miles

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

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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AX57 AXJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AX57 AXJ, 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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AX57 AXJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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