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DS57 FZY

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

154,800 mi
Last recorded154,800 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 FZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2022 154,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer braking faces complete corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

pad wear light on

reverse lights not working

Pass 25 Nov 2021 148,910 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 142,794 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished & getting low on tread (205x55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2020 142,794 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished & getting low on tread (205x55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2019 138,114 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

Fail 14 Nov 2019 138,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front tyres getting low on tread

undertray broken & loose

Pass 20 Nov 2018 122,031 miles

brake wear warning light on

Fail 20 Nov 2018 122,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake wear warning light on

Pass 2 Nov 2017 108,680 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (205x55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 108,680 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure wiper arm pivot broken (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (205x55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 95,882 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on 1.65mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 84,688 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 10 Nov 2015 84,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front brake pads worn

Pass 27 Nov 2014 73,938 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 73,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 62,915 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 62,515 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,481 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2012 47,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 36,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 26,445 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 26,445 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 FZY is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DS57 FZY, 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 FZY registered?

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

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