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BF07 YJW

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,113 mi
Last recorded79,113 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 YJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 79,113 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 71,841 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 70,783 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 70,755 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 69,516 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 66,830 miles

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

both rear tyres and offside front treads edges cracking

headlight main beams operation

Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,358 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 55,789 miles

Advise both front tyres perishing slightly and worn on shoulders.

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Pass 7 May 2016 52,058 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 47,264 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 44,248 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 39,463 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low on 3mm

Nail in the tread of the N/S/R tyre

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

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

Sidewall damage to both N/S/ tyres

Pass 5 May 2012 35,235 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 35,231 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 28,944 miles

front and rear brake pads appear low

Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,886 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 28,886 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BF07 YJW is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BF07 YJW, 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 BF07 YJW registered?

BF07 YJW is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is BF07 YJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF07 YJW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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