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BG07 ZOE

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,711 mi
Last recorded110,711 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 ZOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 110,711 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 108,011 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod minimal play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 107,043 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output require polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output require polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 105,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 102,876 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 102,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 94,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to split. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on edges and nail in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise nearside rear tyre won low and nail in tread.

air freshner removed from mirror prior to test.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 94,658 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to split. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on edges and nail in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise nearside rear tyre won low and nail in tread.

air freshner removed from mirror prior to test.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 86,052 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 86,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 74,646 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 11 Mar 2014 68,389 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,486 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,962 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 52,929 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,571 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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BG07 ZOE 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 76.5%.

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 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 BG07 ZOE, 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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BG07 ZOE is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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