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BG07 MKL

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,421 mi
Last recorded74,421 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 MKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 74,421 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 74,421 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 67,649 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 63,294 miles

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

engine and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2016 63,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,135 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 57,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 51,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2014 50,894 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 42,630 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 39,822 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 30,504 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 30,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 May 2011 21,036 miles

Offside rear tyre damaged but is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Small amount of damage to nearside body sill

Fail 13 May 2011 21,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre damaged but is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 14 May 2010 15,571 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 15,571 miles

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

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

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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BG07 MKL is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BG07 MKL, 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 BG07 MKL registered?

BG07 MKL is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 May 2007.

Is BG07 MKL safe to buy?

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