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DN56 VHZ

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,390 mi
Last recorded113,390 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 VHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 113,390 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2024 112,854 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 111,308 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 111,306 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 110,796 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 107,555 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 107,555 miles

Nearside Front 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 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))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 102,347 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 97,059 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 97,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 91,007 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 84,958 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 78,215 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 69,314 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 69,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 60,520 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 52,347 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,312 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 43,303 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 43,303 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 41,761 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake pads slightly worn

Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,540 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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DN56 VHZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DN56 VHZ, 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 DN56 VHZ registered?

DN56 VHZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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