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CY07 OSL

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,145 mi
Last recorded61,145 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 61,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 58,501 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 53,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 53,843 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 46,046 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 46,046 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 41,479 miles

Front tyres are on 3mm of tread

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four on tread area 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 38,287 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 32,878 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 28,946 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 22,744 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 18,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm perishing (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,928 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 12,871 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 9,221 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 8,281 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 7,018 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 5,557 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 OSL is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OSL, 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 OSL registered?

CY07 OSL is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 August 2007.

Is CY07 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY07 OSL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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