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59 D

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,263 mi
Last recorded104,263 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration59 D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 104,263 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 99,757 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 94,466 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 86,719 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 83,332 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 79,632 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 76,548 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear seatbelt frayed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A smaller than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 73,078 miles

Front wipers slightly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 70,527 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

service brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 24 Jul 2017 70,526 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre tread cut not showing core

service brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 10 Aug 2016 66,547 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,731 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 61,731 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside and Nearside outer and Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 5 Aug 2014 56,630 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 50,269 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers poor

Pass 25 Jul 2012 44,298 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,256 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 25,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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59 D is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 64,281 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 59 D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 59 D registered?

59 D is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 August 2007.

Is 59 D safe to buy?

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