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DV07 WUA

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,250 mi
Last recorded122,250 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 WUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 122,250 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 122,250 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 122,168 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits -- 0.44 -- (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 114,296 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Joining sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in Macpherson strut Noted

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 105,193 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

service light on

Fail 10 Oct 2023 105,193 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

service light on

Fail 3 Oct 2023 104,988 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front 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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 94,752 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 94,566 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 85,501 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 78,866 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 77,973 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 73,805 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,536 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,036 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 57,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,297 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,556 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake slightly grabbing

Pass 24 Apr 2013 36,222 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 28,604 miles

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING

Pass 21 Apr 2011 21,195 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 14,028 miles

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

Offside 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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DV07 WUA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 DV07 WUA, 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 DV07 WUA registered?

DV07 WUA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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