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E22 KRL

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,301 mi
Last recorded104,301 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE22 KRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 104,301 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 99,395 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 94,715 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 90,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 89,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Jun 2022 89,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2021 86,878 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 17 Jun 2021 86,879 miles

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))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 26 May 2021 86,860 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing/torsion arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lens seem half full of water (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 85,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside rear brake hose ferrule corrosion

offside rear fog lamp has water ingress

Fail 26 May 2020 85,859 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside rear brake hose ferrule corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2019 80,081 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear fog lamp has water ingress,recommend renewal of unit.

Fail 6 Jun 2019 80,081 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear fog lamp has water ingress,recommend renewal of unit.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 73,056 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 73,056 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 62,813 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)

amber oil light warning on dash

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 62,813 miles

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

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

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)

amber oil light warning on dash

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 52,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved and pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved and pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved and pitted (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted restricting view

Pass 2 Jan 2015 45,671 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 45,671 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 May 2014 41,402 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 41,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,020 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,109 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 19,940 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 19,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,101 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 9,965 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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E22 KRL is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E22 KRL, 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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E22 KRL is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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