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EN07 PJU

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

67,200 mi
Last recorded67,200 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN07 PJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 67,200 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 67,200 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 63,818 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 63,818 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 57,989 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight Play In Both Top Strut Mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close To Legal Requirement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 51,019 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 51,019 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Apr 2021 43,150 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 42,255 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 37,263 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 31,738 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 31,738 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 28,831 miles

Offside Rear body strengthener bent and twisted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 24,124 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 24,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 21,625 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 21,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 19,833 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 19,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 17,362 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 14,418 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 14,418 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 11,630 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 8,522 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 8,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 PJU is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EN07 PJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN07 PJU registered?

EN07 PJU is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 June 2007.

Is EN07 PJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN07 PJU shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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