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FD07 EAO

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,088 mi
Last recorded118,088 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD07 EAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 118,088 miles

slight play at both front strut top mounts

slight play at offside track rod end

undertrays damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2020 118,086 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

slight play at both front strut top mounts

slight play at offside track rod end

undertrays damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2019 114,879 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 108,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 94,613 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undertray fitted/ubcc/engine covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 83,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 May 2015 83,722 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nsf mirror glass missing

Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,668 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 74,668 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,993 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,204 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,176 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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FD07 EAO is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FD07 EAO, 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 FD07 EAO registered?

FD07 EAO is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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The MOT history for FD07 EAO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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