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BP54 ASH

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,617 mi
Last recorded138,617 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 ASH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 138,617 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 130,618 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 122,228 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 122,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 118,684 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 118,683 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 116,099 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear tyres,light cracking at base of treaded area

off side park brake,reduced effort

Fail 7 Dec 2020 116,098 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 112,841 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 108,994 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 108,994 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 101,169 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 91,365 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 81,336 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both top mounts (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view slightly loose (8.1.2a)

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 69,908 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 55,338 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 45,588 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,425 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,913 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 15,862 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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BP54 ASH is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BP54 ASH, 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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BP54 ASH is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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