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EJ57 GNP

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,049 mi
Last recorded114,049 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 GNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 114,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2024 109,512 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 98,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 86,960 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 69,463 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 56,818 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 44,253 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 28,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 13,770 miles

osf and nsf shockabsorber dust covers split

Pass 29 Sep 2016 9,125 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 8,688 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 8,275 miles

offside rear brake caliper parking brake arm not returning to stop

Pass 21 Oct 2013 7,757 miles

offside rear brake caliper parking brake arm not returning to stop

Pass 15 Oct 2012 6,635 miles

offside rear brake caliper parking brake arm not returning to stop

Pass 15 Oct 2011 6,029 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 5,133 miles

Slight play in both front suspension lower arm rear bushes perishing slightly

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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EJ57 GNP is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ57 GNP, 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 EJ57 GNP registered?

EJ57 GNP is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 October 2007.

Is EJ57 GNP safe to buy?

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