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EX07 ZCV

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,370 mi
Last recorded70,370 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX07 ZCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 70,370 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 70,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 65,261 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 59,901 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2018 53,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer of tyre -side wall perish and splittering

Fail 28 Feb 2018 53,530 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened Both SIDES (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both SIDES -offside scored (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Outer of tyre -side wall perish and splittering

Pass 14 Mar 2017 49,878 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 48,241 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 44,196 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 44,196 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Dec 2013 39,054 miles

Nearside front tyre showing cracks and expired.

Offside rear tyre showing cracks and expired.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 33,500 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 33,500 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 31,052 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2012 31,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,304 miles

both rear tyres cracking

cut in n/s/f tyre can not see cords

cut in n/s/r tyre can not see cords

cut in o/s/f tyre can not see cords

front and rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,811 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 21,811 miles

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

Offside 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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EX07 ZCV is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EX07 ZCV, 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 EX07 ZCV registered?

EX07 ZCV is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 March 2007.

Is EX07 ZCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX07 ZCV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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