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BD07 ADU

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,159 mi
Last recorded76,159 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 ADU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 76,159 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 71,881 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 64,540 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic outer case missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 64,540 miles

Nearside 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 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))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic outer case missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 58,666 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 58,666 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 53,929 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 51,569 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 21 Jan 2020 51,526 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 7 Jan 2019 43,215 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 32,239 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 27,691 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 27,691 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 27,318 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,430 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 25,777 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,196 miles

both nearside and offside lower arm steering balljoint dirt protection boots have deteriorated / perrished.just able retain dirt ingress.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 19,089 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2010 15,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2010 15,548 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BD07 ADU is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BD07 ADU, 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 BD07 ADU registered?

BD07 ADU is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 June 2007.

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