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EJ57 XSL

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

140,681 mi
Last recorded140,681 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 XSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 140,681 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 137,302 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 133,728 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 133,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 130,333 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 126,830 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 123,194 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 119,151 miles

rear tyres slightly split

Pass 5 Nov 2018 115,043 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 111,438 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 105,278 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 99,814 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 96,586 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 84,868 miles

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2012 70,840 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 57,154 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 42,601 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 XSL is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XSL, 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 XSL registered?

EJ57 XSL is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 November 2007.

Is EJ57 XSL safe to buy?

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