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VU07FBJ
2007 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration VU07FBJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2007
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 09 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
11
Passes
9
Failures
55%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
17 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 138,178 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working mirror broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed readings very high and smoking at times (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- bonnet catch handle broken
- Offside Front mudflap loose
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear inner arch loose
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
9 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 130,154 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
5 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 130,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,422 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2021 9 Jun 20269 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 127,409 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
8 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,107 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2019 9 Jun 20268 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 114,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
2 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,269 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of the vehicle underside
2 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 103,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of the vehicle underside
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Oil leak ()
21 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,220 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
21 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,220 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,950 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil Leak
8 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,973 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2015 9 Jun 202613 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,606 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,780 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2013 9 Jun 20263 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 52,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
18 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,544 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
17 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 45,544 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
10 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,962 MI
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VU07FBJ was registered on 2007-07-13
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