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DS07 XTM

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

77,133 mi
Last recorded77,133 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS07 XTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 77,133 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 77,125 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 74,309 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam corroded. plastic under trays fitted

rear inner sills welded and corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2024 71,270 miles

Rear beam and coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2024 71,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear beam and coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2023 69,757 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 65,928 miles

Both rear inner sill showing some corrosion

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 65,927 miles

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

Both rear inner sill showing some corrosion

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 57,747 miles

Rear beam corroded,o/s and n/s rear inner and outer sills corroded and welded

plastic under trays fitted, oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2021 57,747 miles

Rear beam corroded,o/s and n/s rear inner and outer sills corroded and welded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

plastic under trays fitted, oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2020 53,574 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2020 53,574 miles

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2019 51,873 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 51,873 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Offside Front Outer 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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulders perished, cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 51,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 49,959 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 47,540 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 47,538 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure drivers front (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure passenger front (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 44,867 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,169 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,297 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 37,385 miles

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

nearside rear brake is lightly binding

Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,943 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 33,943 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,418 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 22,291 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 16,573 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 XTM is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DS07 XTM, 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 XTM registered?

DS07 XTM is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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