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DSZ 288

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,582 mi
Last recorded89,582 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSZ 288
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 89,582 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 89,579 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 85,402 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2024 76,022 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 69,260 miles

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

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

Rear Coil springs corroding

Rear Exhaust box deteriating

Pass 14 Feb 2022 67,734 miles

N/s track rod end gaitor deteriating

Slight movement front wishbone bushes

Fail 14 Feb 2022 67,734 miles

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

N/s track rod end gaitor deteriating

Slight movement front wishbone bushes

Pass 5 Aug 2020 65,346 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 59,329 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2017 56,662 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

nail in tread nearside rear tyre

nail in tread nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2016 54,652 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 54,626 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 52,371 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 52,371 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 49,276 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 47,302 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 38,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

s/oil leak o/s rear of engine

Fail 22 Nov 2012 38,526 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

s/oil leak o/s rear of engine

Pass 7 Dec 2011 28,787 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 20,082 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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DSZ 288 is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DSZ 288, 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 DSZ 288 registered?

DSZ 288 is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 November 2007.

Is DSZ 288 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSZ 288 shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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