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EF07 JYA

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,394 mi
Last recorded85,394 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 JYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 85,394 miles

alloy and steel wheel fitted on front axle

nearside rear brack pads very low

offside front tyre very worn and close to limit

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

slight play offside front track rod end

Fail 8 May 2017 85,394 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both front (8.2.1b)

alloy and steel wheel fitted on front axle

nearside rear brack pads very low

offside front tyre very worn and close to limit

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

slight play offside front track rod end

Pass 6 May 2016 77,528 miles

alloy and steel wheel fitted on front axle same size ratio

rear exhaust poor corrosion

Fail 6 May 2016 77,528 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid empty (8.2.3)

alloy and steel wheel fitted on front axle same size ratio

rear exhaust poor corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,117 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2015 71,117 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,207 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 50,506 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 31 May 2011 32,129 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 32,123 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 May 2010 24,366 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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EF07 JYA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EF07 JYA, 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 EF07 JYA registered?

EF07 JYA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 June 2007.

Is EF07 JYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF07 JYA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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