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AY05 CAM

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,902 mi
Last recorded128,902 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 CAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 128,902 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 123,740 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 118,260 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 113,094 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring components and pipes

Fail 5 Apr 2023 113,094 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements will not switch off (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring components and pipes

Pass 13 Dec 2021 110,076 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both offside shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 110,076 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both offside shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 108,538 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 108,498 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 104,023 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 104,022 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 99,082 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 99,082 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))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 94,427 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 88,528 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 83,357 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,572 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,820 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,782 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 63,738 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 51,456 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 51,456 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 40,607 miles

ESP light on on dash

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres and o/s/r worn to 3mm 205/55/16 V

front brake pads 70% worn discs heavily lipped and corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,607 miles

ESP light on on dash

both front tyres and o/s/r worn to 3mm 205/55/16 V

front brake pads 70% worn discs heavily lipped and corroded

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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AY05 CAM is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AY05 CAM, 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 AY05 CAM registered?

AY05 CAM is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 August 2007.

Is AY05 CAM safe to buy?

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