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DN56 VXZ

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,794 mi
Last recorded107,794 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 107,794 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central non obligatory brake light inoperative

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central exhaust join blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill previously welded beginning to rust again (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear splash guard damaged/insecure

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 107,794 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central non obligatory brake light inoperative

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central exhaust join blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill previously welded beginning to rust again (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear splash guard damaged/insecure

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 107,578 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom coil/pigtail fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central non obligatory brake light inoperative

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central exhaust join blowing/clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill previously welded, beginning to rust again (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear splash guard damaged/insecure

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear tyres cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic arches preventing full inspection of sill areas

Fail 25 Feb 2023 107,467 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 102,038 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 102,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 97,162 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 97,162 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 94,225 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 90,060 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 90,041 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 82,169 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 74,555 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 63,832 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,415 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 41,858 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 31,738 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 21,364 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 19,528 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 15,072 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 15,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VXZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DN56 VXZ, 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 VXZ registered?

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

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