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DU07 JXE

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,187 mi
Last recorded152,187 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU07 JXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 152,187 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine warning light on

Fail 23 Dec 2022 152,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine warning light on

Pass 9 Nov 2021 148,721 miles

slight oil leak o/s of steering rack

Fail 9 Nov 2021 148,721 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s steering rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread split and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread split and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight oil leak o/s of steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2020 144,442 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

Fail 15 Sep 2020 144,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

Fail 20 Aug 2020 144,413 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both sills (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 141,260 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer severely corroded

Offside Front foot brake has free travel

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 141,260 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer severely corroded

Offside Front foot brake has free travel

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 136,924 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 136,919 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 135,137 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 135,134 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 130,928 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 130,928 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 121,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 121,475 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 108,879 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nearside front wiper split. still clears screen

Pass 27 Mar 2014 96,545 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 96,544 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 84,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear tyres slightly mishapen

Pass 2 Apr 2012 74,703 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,561 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,174 miles

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

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

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

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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DU07 JXE is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DU07 JXE, 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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DU07 JXE is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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