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EF57 PKA

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,161 mi
Last recorded146,161 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 146,161 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 140,072 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 140,072 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 132,758 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 124,132 miles

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))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 124,132 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 117,182 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2020 112,633 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 107,595 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 105,006 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 101,647 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2014 92,305 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 78,169 miles

Front tyres worn to LEGAL LIMIT

OffSide Front brake disc poor condition inner surface

Pass 27 Sep 2012 66,342 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 66,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre on the legal limit

Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,049 miles

Both rear tyres getting low & starting to perish

Pass 21 Oct 2010 43,727 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish in tread areas

Fail 21 Oct 2010 43,727 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish in tread areas

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 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.

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