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DG57 MWM

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,789 mi
Last recorded105,789 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 MWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 105,789 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 98,931 miles

Catalyst heat shield partially insecure

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 98,931 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Catalyst heat shield partially insecure

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 93,615 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 93,613 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 91,231 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 91,231 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 89,582 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 87,199 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 84,564 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 80,838 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2017 74,444 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 68,355 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 68,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 62,313 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 62,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 55,090 miles

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

drivers seat for and aft movement difficult but possible

Pass 24 Oct 2013 47,993 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

driver seat foward and aft adjustment difficult to use but can adjust

Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,422 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 41,422 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,706 miles

front brake discs subject to surface corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2011 35,706 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs subject to surface corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2010 20,744 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DG57 MWM is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DG57 MWM, 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 DG57 MWM registered?

DG57 MWM is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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