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BB04 MCN

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,980 mi
Last recorded32,980 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB04 MCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 32,980 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 32,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 26,015 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2023 21,212 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 20,490 miles

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

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))

Pass 28 May 2021 18,719 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 17,584 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 16,591 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 16,591 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 15,717 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 14,691 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 14,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 13,234 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 11,721 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 9,977 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 9,977 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2013 8,478 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 7,486 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 6,373 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 4,818 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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BB04 MCN is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BB04 MCN, 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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BB04 MCN is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 July 2007.

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