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BL07 FSA

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,784 mi
Last recorded78,784 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 FSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2024 78,784 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 78,739 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2022 71,486 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 67,370 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 57,952 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 53,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 46,275 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 39,141 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 33,518 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,179 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 26,929 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,323 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 18,577 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 15,225 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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BL07 FSA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL07 FSA, 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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BL07 FSA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 July 2007.

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