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FD57 OYB

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,662 mi
Last recorded54,662 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 OYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 54,662 miles

advise both rear tyres perishing

advise centre exhaust sleeve clamp broken

advise free play to both front upper shocker mounts

Pass 13 Jan 2025 52,964 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 52,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 51,273 miles

advise corrosion to offside rear under sill

Fail 16 Jan 2024 51,273 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

advise corrosion to offside rear under sill

Pass 19 Jan 2023 48,967 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 48,967 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 47,131 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 45,372 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 41,065 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 41,065 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 36,180 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 36,180 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 32,259 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 29,369 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 27,007 miles

advise offside and nearside front upper strut mounts grounching

Fail 6 Jul 2015 27,007 miles

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

advise front suspension grounchy

Pass 7 Jul 2014 24,298 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 21,881 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 21,313 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 13,333 miles

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

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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FD57 OYB 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 71.4%.

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 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 FD57 OYB, 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

How do I check the history of FD57 OYB?

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What year was FD57 OYB registered?

FD57 OYB is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 November 2007.

Is FD57 OYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD57 OYB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD57 OYB have outstanding finance?

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