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FA07 BOU

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,300 mi
Last recorded65,300 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 65,300 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 62,507 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 62,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 60,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 58,434 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2018 56,572 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2018 56,572 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 54,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 52,005 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 48,279 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 48,270 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 42,046 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 36,733 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,973 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 31,807 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2011 25,981 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 20,290 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 BOU is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BOU, 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 BOU is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 August 2007.

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