2007 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · OV57 VVU
2007 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 90,912 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OV57 VVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 90,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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OV57 VVU Mileage History
- 11/10/202384,309 mi
- 18/10/202488,756 mi+4,447 mi
- 21/10/202488,756 mi
- 14/10/202590,912 mi+2,156 mi
- 14/10/202590,912 mi
Average of roughly 3,286 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV57 VVU 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 (OV57 VVU) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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