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EF57 LZJ

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,633 mi
Last recorded102,633 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 102,633 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 98,709 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 95,377 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 91,057 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 82,959 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 71,167 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 61,095 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 56,200 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 56,200 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 50,444 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,326 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,217 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 14,882 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 14,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 LZJ 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 85.7%.

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 EF57 LZJ, 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 EF57 LZJ registered?

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

Is EF57 LZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 LZJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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