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CA56 UEL

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,514 mi
Last recorded155,514 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 UEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 155,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 145,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 140,370 miles

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2022 140,369 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2020 136,826 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 127,715 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 127,709 miles

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

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2018 119,034 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 112,005 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 104,528 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 104,528 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 103,731 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 99,714 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Dec 2014 99,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Dec 2013 94,213 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 85,901 miles

Rear number plate damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2012 85,901 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 75,560 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 67,123 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 67,123 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise front brake discs feel worn

Pass 12 Jan 2010 47,830 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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CA56 UEL is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA56 UEL, 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 CA56 UEL registered?

CA56 UEL is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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