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EN56 MHM

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,291 mi
Last recorded70,291 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 MHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 70,291 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 70,291 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 66,521 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 63,914 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 63,914 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 62,534 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & Rear brake discs are pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 4 Nov 2020 62,534 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front & Rear brake discs are pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Aug 2019 61,944 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake discs are pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Jul 2018 59,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2018 59,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2017 55,845 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 54,045 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,168 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2014 48,168 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 42,648 miles

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

near side rear/tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 28 Apr 2012 38,868 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 38,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 34,470 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 24,679 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 MHM is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MHM, 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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EN56 MHM is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 January 2007.

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