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DL07 NCJ

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,063 mi
Last recorded91,063 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL07 NCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2025 91,063 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear part of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front part of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 84,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 84,737 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 77,639 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 77,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned main beam bulb in wrong (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength part of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 70,707 miles

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly damaged, not affecting light output

Rear Both sides, surface corrosion on outer sills

Pass 20 Aug 2021 64,226 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 58,464 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 58,463 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 54,041 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 50,570 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 47,429 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front door lock appears faulty

Offside Rear caliper handbrake link sticking slightly

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 42,994 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2015 39,535 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 38,891 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 29,840 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 21,121 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 21,121 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres have a lot of cracks in the outer sidewall

Pass 8 Oct 2012 15,637 miles

traction contorl light on.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 12,136 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 10,036 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

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 NCJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DL07 NCJ, 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 NCJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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