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EF07 MDY

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,671 mi
Last recorded87,671 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 MDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 87,671 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 87,671 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 84,560 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and of side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 83,796 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 83,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 80,921 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 80,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 76,401 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 76,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020 71,287 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 71,287 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))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 68,258 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 62,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 57,342 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,739 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 52,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Sep 2015 45,364 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 45,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 31,404 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 28,705 miles

both rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 29 May 2012 26,219 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 24,289 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 22,200 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MDY is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MDY, 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 EF07 MDY registered?

EF07 MDY is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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