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EX57 FAM

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,998 mi
Last recorded64,998 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 FAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 64,998 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 64,587 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 63,944 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 62,482 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 60,526 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2020 58,775 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 57,073 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 57,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 54,199 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 54,199 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 50,863 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 47,288 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 47,288 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working and full of water (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 41,833 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 30,152 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 30,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on shoulders and low on pressure

Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,500 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 24,500 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,974 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2011 16,559 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 16,530 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front wiperblades starting to deteriorate.offside tyre on wear indicators

Pass 24 Aug 2010 13,709 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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EX57 FAM is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,398cc 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 EX57 FAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX57 FAM?

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What year was EX57 FAM registered?

EX57 FAM is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is EX57 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX57 FAM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX57 FAM have outstanding finance?

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