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AD07 ECJ

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,420 mi
Last recorded110,420 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 ECJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 110,420 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 110,420 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 105,099 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 105,091 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 98,554 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 98,552 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play TIE ROD INNER (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 91,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 84,379 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 84,378 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 78,562 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 69,761 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 65,785 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 65,781 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 61,061 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 61,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 55,667 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 55,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 50,217 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 50,217 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 45,216 miles

osf and nsf tyres cracking in tread lines

Fail 3 Jul 2014 45,215 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

osf and nsf tyres cracking in tread lines

Pass 3 Jul 2013 40,767 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 40,767 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,442 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 29,391 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 22,768 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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AD07 ECJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AD07 ECJ, 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 AD07 ECJ registered?

AD07 ECJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 2007.

Is AD07 ECJ safe to buy?

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