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EK57 CVC

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,551 mi
Last recorded98,551 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 CVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 98,551 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jul 2026 98,851 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 95,442 miles

Off side outer sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2024 92,298 miles

Off side rear inner sill corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2023 87,578 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 87,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 82,655 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and tread cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 82,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and tread cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 77,734 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 71,533 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 64,327 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 55,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two

ns mirror glass missing

Pass 26 Aug 2017 46,187 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 46,177 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber worn and split (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 42,351 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 38,303 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 33,239 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 29,046 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 24,607 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 24,607 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 19,808 miles

nearside wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 14,747 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 CVC is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EK57 CVC, 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 CVC registered?

EK57 CVC is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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