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EF07 XDB

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,510 mi
Last recorded29,510 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 XDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 29,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone ball joint cover cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone ball joint cover cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 27,818 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 27,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 26,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 26,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 25,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 continental contact 5 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 23,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 23,664 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 22,425 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 20,706 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 19,091 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 17,231 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 15,844 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 14,566 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 12,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 May 2014 12,417 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Jun 2013 10,574 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 9,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 9,533 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 7,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2011 7,833 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 5,817 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 XDB is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

EF07 XDB is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 June 2007.

Is EF07 XDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF07 XDB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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