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AY57 ZHG

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,622 mi
Last recorded68,622 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

RegistrationAY57 ZHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 68,622 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 63,951 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 63,951 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 60,449 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 54,974 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 52,206 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 48,602 miles

Rear brake discs deterioating very slightly

Pass 1 May 2019 46,278 miles

Brake discs corroded from lack of use

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 46,274 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake discs corroded from lack of use

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 May 2018 45,341 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 44,570 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Apr 2016 43,398 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear seats not in use at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 40,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 36,382 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 36,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,786 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,575 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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AY57 ZHG is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZHG, 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 ZHG registered?

AY57 ZHG is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is AY57 ZHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY57 ZHG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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