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AR07 EWO

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,472 mi
Last recorded75,472 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 EWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 May 2025 75,472 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamp lenses faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake discs corroded

front under tray loose

rear silencer outer skin corroded and fastened with wire

Pass 25 Jun 2024 74,383 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 73,751 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2023 73,751 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2021 72,847 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 71,812 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 71,812 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (normal blade) (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (normal blade) (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 70,159 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 70,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/outside (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/outside (5.2.3 (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear silencer deteriorated

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 67,302 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 67,302 miles

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

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 64,302 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 64,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,555 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 18 Mar 2015 45,070 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,660 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 26,859 miles

LEDS NOT WORKING IN HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT,SIDE WALLS CRACKING ON REAR TYRES.WASHER JETS JUST HITTING SCREEN

Pass 1 Jun 2012 21,311 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 15,153 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 9,579 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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AR07 EWO is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AR07 EWO, 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 AR07 EWO registered?

AR07 EWO is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 June 2007.

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