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DN56 XSF

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

114,418 mi
Last recorded114,418 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 XSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 114,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 114,418 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 109,242 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 109,202 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))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 98,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 98,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 93,738 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 89,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroded around inner bush both sides

Fail 23 Mar 2022 89,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose damaged and likely to fail flexi to caliper not mounted correctly and rubbing on axle (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroded around inner bush both sides

Pass 3 Apr 2021 86,523 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 86,523 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 84,787 miles

Nearside Front wheel/tyre slight damage.

Fail 27 Feb 2020 84,780 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front wheel/tyre slight damage.

Pass 22 Feb 2019 78,778 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 78,609 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 70,388 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 70,388 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 63,891 miles

both rear tyres stepping

cat rattling/loose

petrol flap broken/still opens to check cap

Fail 6 Feb 2017 63,891 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both rear tyres stepping

petrol flap broken/still opens to check cap

Pass 1 Apr 2016 54,050 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 54,050 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,522 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 39,788 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,856 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,503 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

all tyres have stress cracks in both side walls

centre exhaust mounting corroded badly

Fail 25 Apr 2012 29,503 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres have stress cracks in both side walls

centre exhaust mounting corroded badly

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,637 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 15,394 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 XSF is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 XSF, 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 XSF registered?

DN56 XSF is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 February 2007.

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