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DL07 GJK

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,548 mi
Last recorded123,548 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL07 GJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2026 123,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 120,359 miles

NSF AND OSF UPPER STRUT-TOP BUEARING/BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES HEAVILY WORBN OB EDGES AND ALMOST AT LIMIT (REPLACE!) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 120,359 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement CALIPER HANDBRAKE LEVER ARM SEIZED (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSF AND OSF UPPER STRUT-TOP BUEARING/BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES HEAVILY WORBN OB EDGES AND ALMOST AT LIMIT (REPLACE!) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 115,024 miles

OSR TYRE PERISHED

UNDERSIDE COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING

Fail 2 Jul 2024 115,022 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OSR TYRE PERISHED

UNDERSIDE COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING

Fail 23 May 2024 114,644 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF AND OSF REAR BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK

OSR TYRE PERISHED

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS AND OS SILLS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 102,350 miles

oil leaking (from turbo area)

Fail 23 May 2023 102,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer casing faded affecting beam image (4.1.2 (c))

oil leaking (from turbo area)

Pass 20 Dec 2021 94,162 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 91,361 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 81,564 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 71,424 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 60,079 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 57,449 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight fluctuaction on front brakes

Fail 12 Jul 2016 57,449 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight fluctuaction on front brakes

Pass 8 Jul 2015 53,828 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 53,828 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 49,850 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)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 49,849 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 45,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2012 41,967 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 38,732 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 38,371 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,244 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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DL07 GJK is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DL07 GJK, 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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DL07 GJK is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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