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AY57 ZHA

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,391 mi
Last recorded102,391 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 ZHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 102,391 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 102,281 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 95,985 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 89,462 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 89,462 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 82,669 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 75,174 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 75,174 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 63,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

emission readings just with in limits

Pass 24 Sep 2019 57,036 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 52,574 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 47,855 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to wear markers and cracking around tread and walls 205/55/16

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 47,855 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front 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 advise to replace when brake pads are replaced. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre close to wear markers and cracking around tread and walls 205/55/16

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 44,864 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,719 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 38,342 miles

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

Offside Front 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 1 Oct 2013 34,018 miles

front inner discs worn.nearside wing mirror damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2013 34,018 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front inner discs worn.nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2012 28,605 miles

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

front inner discs worn.top brake light not working

Fail 28 Sep 2012 28,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front inner discs worn.top brake light not working

Pass 29 Sep 2011 22,790 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 17,859 miles

Nearside Front 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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AY57 ZHA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Green 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 AY57 ZHA, 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 AY57 ZHA registered?

AY57 ZHA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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