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EF57 GOE

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

104,966 mi
Last recorded104,966 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 GOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 104,966 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 102,527 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 99,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 95,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 95,767 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 90,787 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Aug 2022 90,787 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 83,883 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 83,883 miles

Nearside 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 fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2020 79,235 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 79,233 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 71,764 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 67,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perrish on outer walls

Fail 5 Apr 2018 67,878 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel flap not opening, unable to test cap. (7.2.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perrish on outer walls

Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,027 miles

nearside front outer cv boot cracking

Fail 29 Mar 2017 63,027 miles

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

nearside front outer cv boot cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,639 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 56,639 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 53,210 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 53,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 46,613 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 46,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2012 36,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 29,758 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 23,978 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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EF57 GOE is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EF57 GOE, 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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EF57 GOE is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 November 2007.

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