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BL07 VDG

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,331 mi
Last recorded76,331 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 VDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 76,331 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 71,778 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 71,644 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 71,014 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 69,691 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 68,561 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 67,797 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 66,672 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 64,274 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 63,045 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 63,045 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 59,671 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 59,671 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 56,523 miles

Under trays & Engine covers Fitted only partial check completed

Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,282 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 52,282 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 47,395 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 39,324 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 30,534 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 27,045 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 20,073 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 VDG is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VDG, 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 BL07 VDG registered?

BL07 VDG is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 July 2007.

Is BL07 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL07 VDG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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