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DF07 HKT

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,020 mi
Last recorded104,020 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF07 HKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 104,020 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 104,006 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 101,558 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 101,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 97,795 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 91,309 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 86,911 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 83,135 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 78,150 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 67,044 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 56,071 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 47,205 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 31,765 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 31,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,508 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 24,765 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,204 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 17,672 miles

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

Offside Front 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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DF07 HKT is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 DF07 HKT, 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 DF07 HKT registered?

DF07 HKT is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 July 2007.

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