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DN57 GXB

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,338 mi
Last recorded202,338 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 GXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 202,338 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Perishing, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside of Vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 202,336 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Perishing, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides, Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside of Vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 194,195 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 188,235 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 184,179 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 184,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 177,255 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 170,466 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 170,466 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2020 170,281 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 151,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 115,725 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 86,013 miles

Front brake discs are corroded on inner face

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,717 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,492 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 49,873 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 44,375 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,154 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 31,567 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 24,199 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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DN57 GXB is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN57 GXB, 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 DN57 GXB registered?

DN57 GXB is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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