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BD07 XKV

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,682 mi
Last recorded83,682 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 XKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 83,682 miles

Both rear shock corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 83,230 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 78,876 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers motor running slowly but still clearing screen

Pass 10 Dec 2019 74,007 miles

Central exhaust sleave corroded

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 67,826 miles

exhaust parts corroded.

rear lower engine mounting becoming worn.

Fail 10 Dec 2018 67,825 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust parts corroded.

rear lower engine mounting becoming worn.

Pass 22 Nov 2017 60,955 miles

Front bumper damaged to excess

Nearside Front wheel arch damaged due to accident

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

oil leak at gearbox

Fail 20 Nov 2017 60,954 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front bumper damaged to excess

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Nearside Front wheel arch damaged due to accident

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 25 Nov 2016 54,186 miles

Nearside Front tyre perrished.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre perrished and scrubbing edges.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre perrished.

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

both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges.

exhaust parts corroded.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 48,860 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 41,010 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 36,052 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 30,964 miles

N/S/F tyre tread worn to 3mm.

O/S hand brake lever not fully returning.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 26,387 miles

O/s hand-brake lever not fully returning.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,698 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

O/S hand brake lever not fully returning.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 24,326 miles

Corrosion to both front brake discs.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 24,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion to both front brake discs.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/s/r handbrake lever not fully returning.

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 XKV is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XKV, 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 XKV registered?

BD07 XKV is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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