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DM05 EYS

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,701 mi
Last recorded115,701 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM05 EYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 115,701 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 115,687 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 109,815 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 104,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking only just made the minimum requirement reccomend attention

Pass 21 Nov 2022 98,972 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 93,560 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip may spread (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 93,526 miles

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

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both front (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. osf disc corroded on inner face (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip may spread (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 90,026 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 87,193 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 87,193 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 82,957 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 78,082 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 71,775 miles

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

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,369 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 57,638 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 52,142 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,049 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,208 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 27,956 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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DM05 EYS is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DM05 EYS, 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 DM05 EYS registered?

DM05 EYS is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2007.

Is DM05 EYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM05 EYS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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