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EK57 CUU

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,705 mi
Last recorded101,705 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 CUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 101,705 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 101,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 20 Sep 2021 96,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 96,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 92,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2019 87,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 75,337 miles

both rear inner sills rusty

front brake discs rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2018 75,337 miles

Emissions not tested due to eml on (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both rear inner sills rusty

front brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2017 66,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/r16 91w continetal (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 66,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/r16 91w continetal (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 53,593 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 41,039 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 41,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/r16 91w continental (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 32,839 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 32,839 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 22,756 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 12,596 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 10,166 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 7,340 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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EK57 CUU is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EK57 CUU, 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 EK57 CUU registered?

EK57 CUU is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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