2007 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · MV57 EKU
2007 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 89,742 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV57 EKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 89,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV57 EKU 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 (MV57 EKU) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 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: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Steering (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
MV57 EKU Mileage History
- 25/05/202476,241 mi
- 28/05/202476,246 mi+5 mi
- 22/07/202583,044 mi+6,798 mi
- 22/07/202583,044 mi
- 26/06/202689,742 mi+6,698 mi
Average of roughly 6,471 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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