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BJ07 NMY

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,633 mi
Last recorded100,633 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 NMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2025 100,633 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke from exhaust after rpm raised and filled workshop even after roadtest to clear (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 98,019 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 98,016 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pads lining insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 94,216 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 94,216 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 89,301 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 89,301 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 89,254 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 86,357 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 86,357 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 78,130 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 70,787 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 70,787 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2017 64,078 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,853 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 60,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 56,034 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2015 55,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 51,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 May 2013 42,790 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 42,774 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2012 35,328 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,152 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 18,491 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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BJ07 NMY is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BJ07 NMY, 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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BJ07 NMY is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2007.

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