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EK57 LVO

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,329 mi
Last recorded87,329 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 LVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 87,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

boot remote inop,opened from inside boot

emissions high

handbrake poor,discs corroded inner faces

headlamps discoloured/poor intensity,o/s/f belt poor retraction,o/s visor insecure

o/s/f sill damaged

Fail 11 May 2019 87,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

boot remote inop,opened from inside boot

emissions high

handbrake poor,discs corroded inner faces

headlamps discoloured/poor intensity,o/s/f belt poor retraction,o/s visor insecure

o/s/f sill damaged

Pass 12 May 2018 75,635 miles

o/s sill damage

rear discs corroded,o/s/r brake pipe corroding under coating

rear tyres wear/perished,rear brakes starting bind

struggled with emissions

Pass 8 May 2017 66,631 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 66,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 66,539 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 66,436 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 65,588 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 65,588 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 65,588 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight scratch on windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,286 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,624 miles

Offside front sill panel bent up

Slight damage to offside front tyre outer wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,450 miles

Engine undershield fitted, some items poor visability

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LVO is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LVO, 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 LVO registered?

EK57 LVO is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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