MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
steering track rod ball joint has slight play n/s,rack end
Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs corroding
n/s/f indicator lamp taped in place , not considered insecure
noise from auxillary belt area
o/s/r tyre possibly punctured
rear silencer corroding
signs of possible leak from power steering pump area
Front tyres worn to LEGAL LIMIT
OffSide Front brake disc poor condition inner surface
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre on the legal limit
Both rear tyres getting low & starting to perish
Both rear tyres starting to perish in tread areas
Both rear tyres starting to perish in tread areas
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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EF57 PKA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 PKA, 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 PKA registered?
EF57 PKA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 November 2007.
Is EF57 PKA safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF57 PKA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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