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CN07 OGR

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,749 mi
Last recorded125,749 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN07 OGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 125,749 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 124,449 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 123,070 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 123,058 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 122,004 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 120,785 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 120,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 120,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 117,733 miles

Central Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 116,622 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2020 116,605 miles

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

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 114,016 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 114,016 miles

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

Exhaust back box corroded.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 111,629 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2017 105,331 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2016 100,987 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on ou ter edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking inbetween tread barrs

advise exhaust back box is coroded

advise plastic engine cover and under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Mar 2016 100,984 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on ou ter edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking inbetween tread barrs

advise exhaust back box is coroded

advise plastic engine cover and under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2015 95,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear tyres splitting in tread

Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,376 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 74,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chip in centre windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2012 58,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 58,133 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 45,767 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 33,678 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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CN07 OGR is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey 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 CN07 OGR, 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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CN07 OGR is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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