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EBW 382B

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,385 mi
Last recorded95,385 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 382B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 95,385 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 95,226 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 95,107 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 95,106 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 95,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 95,002 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 94,801 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 94,570 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 94,570 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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EBW 382B is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EBW 382B, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EBW 382B registered?

EBW 382B is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is EBW 382B safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBW 382B shows 9 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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