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EJ57 NKX

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,373 mi
Last recorded148,373 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 NKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 148,373 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 141,639 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 135,221 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2018 126,715 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 117,230 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Sep 2017 117,223 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2016 109,452 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 109,452 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 109,171 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 109,171 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 107,450 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 107,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner wishbone bushes splitting

rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin breaking up

Pass 25 Jul 2014 102,086 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 98,557 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 98,557 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 95,277 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 72,724 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 41,562 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 NKX is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NKX, 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 NKX registered?

EJ57 NKX is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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