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EJ57 HMK

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,894 mi
Last recorded92,894 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 HMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 92,894 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2026 92,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 87,510 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 87,505 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 82,025 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 79,290 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 72,164 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 64,112 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 58,684 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 53,801 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 51,919 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 50,360 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 43,182 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 36,832 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 33,467 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 30,920 miles

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Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 26,055 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 15,967 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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EJ57 HMK is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HMK, 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 HMK registered?

EJ57 HMK is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 October 2007.

Is EJ57 HMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ57 HMK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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