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EN07 FJV

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,031 mi
Last recorded165,031 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN07 FJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 165,031 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 165,027 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills at rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

advise imbalance on rear service brake

Pass 4 Oct 2022 164,381 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF/OSF (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear NSR/OSR Corrosion wheel arches

Pass 27 Oct 2020 152,100 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 146,189 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 139,748 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 133,906 miles

STRONG ADVISE n/s/r tyre worn near limit

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges / treads low

starter motor noisy

Fail 3 Oct 2017 133,854 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

STRONG ADVISE n/s/r tyre worn near limit

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges / treads low

n/s/r brakes have slight binding

rear brake discs evidently red from heat / pads wearing unevenly cannot see o/s/r inner pad clearly to ascertain wear

starter motor noisy

Pass 3 Oct 2016 128,580 miles

brake hoses aged

steering and suspension general age

Pass 5 Oct 2015 122,294 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 111,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 111,229 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 99,167 miles

Engine undertray damaged

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted - which do not correct the beam pattern for European traffic

Nearside front bumper cracked and not fully secure

Fail 11 Oct 2013 99,155 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Engine undertray damaged

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted - which do not correct the beam pattern for European traffic

Nearside front bumper cracked and not fully secure

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 84,971 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 84,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 67,254 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 67,254 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 51,572 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to 0mm tread depth on inner and outer edges of tyrew

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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EN07 FJV is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EN07 FJV, 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 EN07 FJV registered?

EN07 FJV is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 June 2007.

Is EN07 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN07 FJV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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