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2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,465 mi
Last recorded87,465 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 EUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 87,465 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 84,136 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 79,539 miles

CLOUDY HEAD LIGHTS AND POOR IMAGE

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 76,685 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 73,532 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 73,532 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 67,085 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at the end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 62,846 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 62,738 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 54,275 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 44,053 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 36,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 32,854 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 28,245 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 23,528 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 18,269 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 10,487 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 7,049 miles

All four tyres perishing on outer treads and walls. 205/55/16

offside and nearside front lower ball joint gaitors split.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 6,377 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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EK07 EUR is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 EK07 EUR, 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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EK07 EUR is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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