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BB56 BUG

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,494 mi
Last recorded73,494 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB56 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 73,494 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 70,060 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 70,060 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 67,949 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 66,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 66,450 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 64,538 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 63,636 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 62,553 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 57,750 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 57,750 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 50,030 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 50,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 49,520 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 49,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face/surface corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face/surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 47,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

brake warning light on dashboard

front brake disks heavily corroded

offside front window inop

Pass 25 Feb 2015 44,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 42,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Mar 2013 40,708 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorating. metal strip loose.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 34,974 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers are split

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 22,688 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 13,152 miles

Offside 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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BB56 BUG is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BB56 BUG, 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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BB56 BUG is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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