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DN56 VLA

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,141 mi
Last recorded124,141 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 VLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 124,141 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 124,125 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 113,838 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 113,776 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 107,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated output not adversely affected. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2021 102,410 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 98,294 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 93,211 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 86,433 miles

slight tear in offside track rod end gaiter

Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,802 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 81,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 May 2016 78,938 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 76,037 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 69,557 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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ns door locking unit inopon central locking

Pass 24 Apr 2013 63,508 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 59,298 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,576 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)

o/s wiper split

Pass 22 Jan 2010 34,980 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 VLA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VLA, 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 VLA registered?

DN56 VLA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 January 2007.

Is DN56 VLA safe to buy?

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