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BL07 YCA

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,610 mi
Last recorded82,610 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 82,610 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 82,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 78,584 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 73,918 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 69,463 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 64,633 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 64,601 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 58,088 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 54,364 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 51,943 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 48,224 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 44,286 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 40,325 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 40,325 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2015 35,217 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 31,983 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 29,146 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 25,606 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 21,039 miles

punctures to o/s/r tyre

slight cracking to front number plate

Pass 15 Jul 2010 15,652 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 YCA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YCA, 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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What year was BL07 YCA registered?

BL07 YCA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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