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DS07 PMV

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,702 mi
Last recorded89,702 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS07 PMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 89,702 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front OUTER SILL HOLED

Pass 24 Oct 2024 89,700 miles

LIFT IN BOTH FRONT STRUTS

Offside Front Outer SILL HOLED

UNDERSIDE OILED

Pass 10 Nov 2023 89,700 miles

lift in both front top mounts

middle exhaust sleeve corroded

off side front outer sill corroded/ holed but not in prescribed area

parking brake lever has high travel

rust front and rear brake discs

surface rust on underside components and rear axle

Fail 25 Oct 2023 89,698 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

front brake discs rusted/pitted

lifft in both front top mounts

middle exhaustsleeve corroded

off side front outer sill corroded/holed but not in prescribed area

rear brake discs deteriorated

surface rust on underside components and rear axle

Pass 27 Oct 2022 89,423 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 89,421 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 84,888 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 82,685 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 82,659 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 80,049 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 76,267 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 71,118 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 65,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 59,728 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 57,045 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 51,515 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 45,403 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front no.plate cracked

Fail 29 Jun 2012 45,403 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

front no.plate cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2011 37,504 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 29,322 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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DS07 PMV is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,781cc 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 DS07 PMV, 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 DS07 PMV registered?

DS07 PMV is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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