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EF57 HJA

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,782 mi
Last recorded82,782 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 HJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 82,782 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 77,186 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 70,910 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 63,985 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 50,469 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 42,368 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 37,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel filter starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2012 37,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

fuel filter starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,841 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 27,434 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 HJA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EF57 HJA, 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 EF57 HJA registered?

EF57 HJA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 November 2007.

Is EF57 HJA safe to buy?

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