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OU07 LRL

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,136 mi
Last recorded144,136 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU07 LRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2024 144,136 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED & ROTTEN WITHIN 30CM OF PRESCRIBED MOUNTING MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED & ROTTEN WITHIN 30CM OF PRESCRIBED MOUNTING MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED & ROTTEN WITHIN 30CM OF PRESCRIBED MOUNTING MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED & ROTTEN WITHIN 30CM OF PRESCRIBED MOUNTING MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FERRULES CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN TO 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive TOP OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive UNDERSIDE OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 135,233 miles

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

corroded underneath

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2022 135,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

corroded underneath

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2021 127,704 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 123,143 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 123,138 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 115,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 108,051 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,993 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 99,914 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 92,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 87,534 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 81,641 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 63,181 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 46,053 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 46,055 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 29,260 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 7,475 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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OU07 LRL is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OU07 LRL, 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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OU07 LRL is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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