2007 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · PL57 ENR
2007 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 134,957 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL57 ENR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/06/2026
- 134,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 25 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL57 ENR 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 (PL57 ENR) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
PL57 ENR Mileage History
- 02/07/2024107,783 mi
- 03/07/2024107,785 mi+2 mi
- 30/06/2025124,028 mi+16,243 mi
- 08/07/2025124,029 mi+1 mi
- 27/06/2026134,957 mi+10,928 mi
Average of roughly 13,694 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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