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EF07 UWB

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,672 mi
Last recorded87,672 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 UWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 87,672 miles

slight cracking on both rear tyres outer walls

Fail 3 Oct 2020 87,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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))

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))

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

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

slight cracking on both rear tyres outer walls

Pass 14 Sep 2019 75,383 miles

nearside outer sill damaged and corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Sep 2019 75,383 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear (0.1 (d))

nearside outer sill damaged and corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Sep 2017 43,586 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,124 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55.r16.91v (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

long travel on hand brake

Fail 4 Mar 2016 37,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55.r16.91v (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

long travel on hand brake

Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,376 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,556 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 15 Mar 2013 27,226 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,604 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 18,436 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 13,113 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 UWB is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UWB, 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 UWB registered?

EF07 UWB is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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The MOT history for EF07 UWB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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