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EJ57 XRW

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,365 mi
Last recorded128,365 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 XRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 128,365 miles

Front windscreen damaged

Offside Front headlamp deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre nearing limit and perished

Pass 18 Jun 2025 125,432 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorating

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 125,415 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Corrosion to both rear outer sill areas

Offside Headlamp deteriorating

Windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2023 124,626 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 124,626 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 119,488 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 119,418 miles

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))

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 113,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 113,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 108,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area,within limits (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low,and sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 108,320 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area,within limits (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low,and sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 102,536 miles

Both head lamp beam patterns are becoming not well defined, possibly due to lamp cover deterioration.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 102,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both head lamp beam patterns are becoming not well defined, possibly due to lamp cover deterioration.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 97,769 miles

boot not opening from outside

eml light on

Pass 4 Jan 2017 86,717 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly cut side wall

Fail 4 Jan 2017 86,717 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre slightly cut side wall

Pass 2 Jan 2016 62,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jan 2016 62,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 45,962 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

o/s/r tyre cracking on the side wall

Fail 2 Jan 2015 45,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

o/s/r tyre cracking on the side wall

Pass 14 Oct 2013 39,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 34,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front tyre side walls minor damage

nearside rear tyre side walls minor splits

Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,398 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 XRW is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XRW, 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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EJ57 XRW is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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