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EX57 UMA

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

125,337 mi
Last recorded125,337 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 UMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 125,337 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 114,915 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 107,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 90,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 78,916 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 67,677 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 67,219 miles

Nearside 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))

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 60,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 94w xl autogrip (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 53,381 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 45,427 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 38,073 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,761 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 27,648 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low + uneven inner tread BORDERLINE PASS

offside rear tyre side wall poor condition+ wearing low inner tread

Fail 5 Jun 2015 27,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre worn low + uneven inner tread BORDERLINE PASS

offside rear tyre side wall poor condition+ wearing low inner tread

Pass 13 Jun 2014 20,260 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Sep 2013 16,429 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 15,176 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 14,010 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 12,800 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 UMA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UMA, 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 EX57 UMA registered?

EX57 UMA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 2007.

Is EX57 UMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX57 UMA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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