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CE57 ETJ

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,145 mi
Last recorded57,145 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 ETJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2019 57,145 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 51,618 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 51,618 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 46,149 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 44,754 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 44,754 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 41,210 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 35,555 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 30,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 30,358 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,323 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 23,415 miles

corrosion on the rear of offside front disc

nearside front wheel buckeled

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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CE57 ETJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE57 ETJ, 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 CE57 ETJ registered?

CE57 ETJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 September 2007.

Is CE57 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE57 ETJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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