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BK07 XPB

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,453 mi
Last recorded110,453 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 XPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 110,453 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 108,784 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 108,783 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 107,313 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 107,313 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 358 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1.159 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 321 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 105,711 miles

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE STEERING ARM

Fail 3 Jan 2023 105,710 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE STEERING ARM

Pass 11 Nov 2021 103,896 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 103,102 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder,perishing and worn close to legal limit.

Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 99,391 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Pass 16 Sep 2019 98,145 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 95,345 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear foot and handbrake efforts lag slightly.

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 14 Sep 2017 91,567 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 87,397 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 87,397 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)

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)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 82,549 miles

Centre brake light not working

Pass 8 Oct 2014 78,887 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 76,248 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,871 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,405 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 43,136 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 43,136 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BK07 XPB is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BK07 XPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK07 XPB registered?

BK07 XPB is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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The MOT history for BK07 XPB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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