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BN07 JAM

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,661 mi
Last recorded104,661 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 JAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 104,661 miles

various patches of corrosion mainly on the outer sill area

Pass 8 Jan 2025 102,107 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 99,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 97,253 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 97,197 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 94,012 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 94,012 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 91,032 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 88,518 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 88,455 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 84,416 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 79,855 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 79,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 75,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2016 70,809 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 66,740 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 66,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,798 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 62,798 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 56,934 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 56,934 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 47,266 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes are split

cut in offside rear tyre not showing coards

nearside front shock absorber dust cover is split

Pass 27 Jun 2011 36,987 miles

both rear tyres are on 2mm

nearside front tyre is on 2mm

nearside front wiper is split

Pass 29 Jun 2010 25,598 miles

nearside rear tyre is on 3mm

offside front tyre is on 2mm

offside rear tyre is on 3mm

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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BN07 JAM is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BN07 JAM, 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 BN07 JAM registered?

BN07 JAM is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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