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FD56 WGC

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,541 mi
Last recorded147,541 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 WGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 147,541 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 126,685 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 109,874 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 97,475 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 91,322 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 28 Jan 2014 84,515 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 74,403 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jan 2012 61,089 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 61,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,051 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,964 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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FD56 WGC is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FD56 WGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD56 WGC registered?

FD56 WGC is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 January 2007.

Is FD56 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD56 WGC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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