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AV57 EHJ

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,069 mi
Last recorded129,069 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 EHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 129,069 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 123,549 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 117,713 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 110,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 110,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 103,127 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 98,529 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 98,528 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 94,129 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 88,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges and perished

Pass 1 Sep 2017 78,873 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 5 Aug 2016 71,824 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 65,605 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 13 Aug 2014 50,936 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 38,530 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 30,544 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished/cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2011 22,851 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 19,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AV57 EHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV57 EHJ, 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 AV57 EHJ registered?

AV57 EHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is AV57 EHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 EHJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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