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CU57 OPR

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,515 mi
Last recorded124,515 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 OPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 124,515 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 123,166 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 119,725 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 119,709 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 116,778 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 112,726 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 112,723 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 108,602 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 105,854 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 99,071 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 97,372 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 88,236 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 82,450 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 77,229 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 77,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 66,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,455 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 42,320 miles

Nearside track rod end has slight freeplay in ball joint

Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,320 miles

Nearside track rod end has slight freeplay

Fail 6 Oct 2011 42,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside track rod end has slight freeplay

Pass 9 Oct 2010 33,613 miles

slight play n/s track rod end.

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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CU57 OPR is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CU57 OPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU57 OPR registered?

CU57 OPR is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 October 2007.

Is CU57 OPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU57 OPR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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