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CV57 LSC

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,228 mi
Last recorded88,228 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 LSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 88,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 88,228 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (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))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 83,764 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil on the back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OSF tre dust over split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,052 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 78,875 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 78,875 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 75,512 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front split play in rack arm

Nearside Front wiper split

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

Offside Front split play in rack arm

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2018 68,159 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 60,479 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)

tracking check

Pass 17 Oct 2016 53,963 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)

tracking check

Fail 17 Oct 2016 53,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

tracking check

Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,759 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 39,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 31,951 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 31,951 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 23,598 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 21,479 miles

Centre brake light inop.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 19,025 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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CV57 LSC is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 CV57 LSC, 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 CV57 LSC registered?

CV57 LSC is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 October 2007.

Is CV57 LSC safe to buy?

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