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EN57 GZW

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,206 mi
Last recorded45,206 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 GZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 45,206 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 45,201 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 42,339 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 40,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 38,945 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have slight free play.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall starting to perish and crack. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall starting to perish and crack. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 38,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lense cloudy. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Both front suspension top mounts have slight free play.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall starting to perish and crack. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall starting to perish and crack. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 36,549 miles

Slight play both front suspension top mounts.

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop light has some LED's not working. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 34,595 miles

Slight free play in both front suspension top mounts.

Fail 6 Nov 2020 34,595 miles

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

Slight free play in both front suspension top mounts.

Pass 8 Nov 2019 33,109 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 31,313 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 31,313 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 28,369 miles

Front wiper blades slight smearing on screen and juddering

Pass 3 Nov 2016 25,427 miles

both front brake discs lipped/corroded slightly on inner face

near side front tyre tread 3.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 22,446 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 20,008 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 16,574 miles

both rear tyres very badly perished

Fail 27 Nov 2013 16,574 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres very badly perished

Pass 12 Nov 2012 14,081 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 11,170 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2010 7,864 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 7,864 miles

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

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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EN57 GZW is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EN57 GZW, 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 EN57 GZW registered?

EN57 GZW is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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