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EN56 EVL

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,838 mi
Last recorded78,838 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 EVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 78,838 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 78,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 74,816 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 74,816 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 71,262 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 71,262 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 66,899 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 63,821 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 61,606 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 61,600 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 56,845 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre low

Pass 30 Dec 2017 52,492 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 48,039 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 41,962 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 37,594 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking and perished on sidewall

Pass 23 Dec 2013 33,971 miles

advise n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 23 Dec 2013 33,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

advise n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 28 Dec 2012 30,364 miles

advise front tyres get low

Pass 28 Dec 2011 25,930 miles

1 bulb on eye level brake light not working

Front wipers poor

Fail 30 Dec 2010 21,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 21,371 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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EN56 EVL is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EN56 EVL, 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 EN56 EVL registered?

EN56 EVL is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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