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DS57 FWW

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,866 mi
Last recorded120,866 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 FWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 120,866 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2022 119,045 miles

Front And Rear Brake Discs Worn / Corroded

N/S Flexible Brake Hose Perishing

N/S Front Tyre Cracked And Perished

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration Plate Slightly Deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2021 118,191 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 115,851 miles

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

slight play on bothfront inner rack joints

Pass 18 Feb 2019 114,453 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 114,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cuts inside the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust clamp corroded only half of the clamp secure

Pass 7 Feb 2018 105,920 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 98,702 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 91,927 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 84,628 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 71,442 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 61,833 miles

Front steering arms slight play

STRONG ADVISE - Front tyres closee to legal limit

STRONG ADVISE - Rear tyres close to legal limit and perished

Pass 15 Nov 2011 47,932 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,120 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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DS57 FWW is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DS57 FWW, 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 DS57 FWW registered?

DS57 FWW is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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