2007 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8L Petrol · VK57 MLE
2007 Volkswagen Beetle (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 121,362 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,362 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VK57 MLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 121,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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VK57 MLE Mileage History
- 22/04/2025116,060 mi
- 23/04/2025116,063 mi+3 mi
- 28/04/2025116,065 mi+2 mi
- 08/05/2026121,362 mi+5,297 mi
- 08/05/2026121,362 mi
Average of roughly 5,082 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VK57 MLE 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 (VK57 MLE) between April 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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