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BD07 HUY

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,750 mi
Last recorded118,750 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 HUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 118,750 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak radiator corner has a minor leak

Offside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe surface area is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 17 Jun 2025 115,666 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2025 115,664 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Middle (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 113,349 miles

Central Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 113,340 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 110,321 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 110,321 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 106,367 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 103,128 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Tracking recommended

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Both side Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting slightly play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Reversing lamp Inoperative

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side edge (Size 205.55.R 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 22 Dec 2020 103,128 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Tracking recommended

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Both side Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting slightly play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Reversing lamp Inoperative

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side edge (Size 205.55.R 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2019 97,710 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 97,710 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 93,804 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges and cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in swept area, less than 40mm circle (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 93,804 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges and cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in swept area, less than 40mm circle (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 88,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 88,059 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,547 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 74,824 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 74,824 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 65,907 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 56,364 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 56,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,688 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,903 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 34,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 21,975 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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BD07 HUY is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HUY, 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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BD07 HUY is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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