2007 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · EF07 JYB
2007 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 81,632 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04 Sept 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,632 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF07 JYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2023
- 81,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF07 JYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Beetle (EF07 JYB) between February 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
EF07 JYB Mileage History
- 04/02/202276,619 mi
- 06/05/202277,316 mi+697 mi
- 09/05/202277,318 mi+2 mi
- 25/04/202381,632 mi+4,314 mi
- 25/04/202381,632 mi
Average of roughly 4,115 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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