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DA56 NKC

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,472 mi
Last recorded115,472 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 NKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 115,472 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 111,890 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 109,217 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 107,467 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 106,424 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 106,424 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 105,292 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 105,292 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 102,385 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 96,812 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 91,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 88,239 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 88,238 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 82,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 82,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 81,417 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 78,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Fail 17 Jan 2013 70,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 70,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,601 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 59,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 51,390 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Front disc's slightly lipped

N/S/R tyre starting to deterate on sidewall

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre starting to deterate on sidewall

Under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2011 51,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine bay covers fitted

Front disc's slightly lipped

N/S/R tyre starting to deterate on sidewall

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre starting to deterate on sidewall

Under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2010 34,351 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

One bulb inop on high level brake light.

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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DA56 NKC is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA56 NKC, 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 DA56 NKC registered?

DA56 NKC is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 January 2007.

Is DA56 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA56 NKC shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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