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CY07 NLR

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,691 mi
Last recorded77,691 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY07 NLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 77,691 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 76,896 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,165 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 74,064 miles

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))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 71,192 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES ON 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 69,691 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 69,691 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 67,590 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 61,192 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 54,090 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 48,205 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 48,199 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 48,059 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly left and right (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 May 2016 48,059 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 45,175 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,016 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 42,016 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 39,128 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,679 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 31,432 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 31,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,998 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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CY07 NLR is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CY07 NLR, 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 CY07 NLR registered?

CY07 NLR is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 2007.

Is CY07 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY07 NLR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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