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FA07 BLX

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,932 mi
Last recorded113,932 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 BLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 113,932 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 112,163 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 112,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repeater lamp lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 99,955 miles

Central Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 87,865 miles

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 28 Oct 2021 75,263 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 66,820 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 58,201 miles

Windscreen lightly scored /damaged by worn wiper blade.

Fail 24 Oct 2019 58,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Servo vacuum hose split but secure and not leaking.

Windscreen lightly scored /damaged by worn wiper blade.

Pass 30 Oct 2018 54,993 miles

nearside side repeater damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2018 54,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

nearside side repeater damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2017 54,357 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2016 53,640 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust rusty

Fail 16 Dec 2016 53,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2015 52,617 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,816 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 47,446 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 47,411 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 37,399 miles

rear pads and discs look low

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,707 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 17,251 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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FA07 BLX is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FA07 BLX, 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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FA07 BLX is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 July 2007.

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