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CA56 UXP

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,737 mi
Last recorded155,737 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 UXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2024 155,737 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (rear) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (rear) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chip to windscreen

n/s rear tyre over 10 years old

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2023 139,712 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres on 3.5m

chip to windscreen

n/s rear tyre wearing uneven on 2m

o/s rear tyre wearing uneven on 3m

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2023 139,711 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center/front exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres on 3.5m

center/front exhaust joint loose

chip to windscreen

n/s rear tyre wearing uneven on 2m

o/s rear tyre wearing uneven on 3m

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2022 130,217 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

center front exhaust sleeve loose

drivers seatbelt starting to fray

front and rear coil springs starting to corrode

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2022 130,056 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

center front exhaust sleeve loose

drivers seatbelt starting to fray

front and rear coil springs starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2021 120,068 miles

oil leak

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 11 Jun 2021 119,971 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Jun 2020 111,326 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 111,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s parking brake performance slightly down

Pass 13 Jun 2019 103,430 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2019 103,396 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

o/s/r brake slightly binding

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2018 95,441 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low + starting to perish - DOT code 1111

Pass 23 May 2017 85,565 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 77,396 miles

both front tyres wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

slight roughness to o/s/r wheel bearing

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,661 miles

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Fail 10 Jun 2014 58,244 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 58,244 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Jun 2012 30,979 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 30,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 25,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine undertray missing

Pass 31 Jan 2011 12,802 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 11,319 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Jan 2010 11,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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 UXP is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UXP, 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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CA56 UXP is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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