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CA57 MDV

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,134 mi
Last recorded111,134 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 MDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 111,134 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 113,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 111,134 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 108,513 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 108,513 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 103,537 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 103,536 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 97,240 miles

Rear discs worn and corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2020 97,240 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 88,677 miles

front discs and pads worn

Pass 4 Dec 2017 85,171 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 79,334 miles

All four tyres close to legal limit

Handbrake just passable 16%

Pass 17 Dec 2015 75,142 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 75,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 69,326 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 57,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside wiper blade is split although still effective.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 57,713 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside wiper blade is split although still effective.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,081 miles

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

front service brakes showing an imbalance of increase/decrease rate during roller brake test

offside area of windscreen has light scratches n ot affecting drivers view of the road at time of test.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 35,684 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 35,684 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 22,746 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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CA57 MDV is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA57 MDV, 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 CA57 MDV registered?

CA57 MDV is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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