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DV57 EAJ

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,747 mi
Last recorded215,747 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 EAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 215,747 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear SHOCKERS light corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2020 211,815 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 211,815 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 210,591 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 203,250 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 195,907 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 191,086 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front discs pitted

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear discs pitted

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 172,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 172,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 147,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 146,392 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 120,901 miles

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

service warning light on

Fail 13 Aug 2012 100,564 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 100,564 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 83,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

service warning light on

Pass 20 Aug 2010 64,852 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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DV57 EAJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DV57 EAJ, 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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DV57 EAJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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