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ET07 KME

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,872 mi
Last recorded70,872 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET07 KME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 70,872 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front n/s+o/s track rod end ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (j))

all suspension components have corrosion

manufacture covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2020 70,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s+o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s+o/s track rod end ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2019 60,956 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

manufacture undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2019 60,956 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s+o/s inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

manufacture undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 52,328 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

o/s/r light lens loose

Pass 1 Aug 2016 47,351 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front shocker dust cover split

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 45,258 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2014 42,032 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 36,169 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,806 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,429 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 16,812 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 12,474 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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ET07 KME is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ET07 KME, 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 ET07 KME registered?

ET07 KME is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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