2007 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · EF56 LXC
2007 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 57,065 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF56 LXC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 57,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF56 LXC 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 (EF56 LXC) between December 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
EF56 LXC Mileage History
- 06/12/202154,671 mi
- 25/04/202354,853 mi+182 mi
- 21/05/202455,227 mi+374 mi
- 30/05/202557,064 mi+1,837 mi
- 30/05/202557,065 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 688 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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