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ET07 YRR

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,293 mi
Last recorded69,293 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET07 YRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 69,293 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 69,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front wiperblade smearing

Pass 7 Apr 2015 66,724 miles

parking brake lever is rough in operation

Fail 7 Apr 2015 66,724 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

parking brake lever is rough in operation

Pass 27 Jan 2014 60,476 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,061 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 52,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 42,777 miles

Covers fitted above and below vehicle

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads wearing low

N/S/F Tyre worn low on outer edge and has damage on side wall

O/S/F Tyre worn low on outer edge and has small deep cuts in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 25,663 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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ET07 YRR is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ET07 YRR, 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 ET07 YRR registered?

ET07 YRR is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2007.

Is ET07 YRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET07 YRR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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