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EJ57 OUE

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,355 mi
Last recorded104,355 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 OUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 104,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened minor Corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bushes slightly perished minor movement. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded (not leaking)

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 3 Aug 2023 104,355 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened minor Corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bushes slightly perished minor movement. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded (not leaking)

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 5 Aug 2022 95,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 90,486 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 90,486 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 88,722 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 85,965 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 78,980 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 78,960 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 74,455 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,480 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

STEERING RACK INNER BALL JOINT IS WORN

Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,490 miles

play nearside steering rack

washers weak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,509 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 35,278 miles

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

Oil leak

panel damage

Pass 15 Oct 2010 26,007 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both of the front tyres are worn to the legal limit

panels are scratched

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 OUE is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OUE, 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 OUE registered?

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

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