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DA56 PXM

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,655 mi
Last recorded141,655 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 PXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 141,655 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 141,631 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 130,339 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 120,452 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 117,929 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 94,008 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 77,000 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 69,590 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 60,320 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,897 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 45,396 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 45,396 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 37,462 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 31,312 miles

o/s front steering rack bent due to accident

Pass 26 Jan 2012 26,591 miles

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

O/S/F BRAKE DISC SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR ON INNER FACE.

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 26,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/F BRAKE DISC SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR ON INNER FACE.

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 21,547 miles

front brake discsstartung to corrode,

n/s/f tyre has minor cracks in outer sidewall

Pass 22 Jan 2010 18,508 miles

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 PXM is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA56 PXM, 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 PXM registered?

DA56 PXM is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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