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DV57 HHU

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,246 mi
Last recorded104,246 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 HHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 104,246 miles

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

deterioation to rear silencer.

offside front tyre wearingon outer edges.

offside rack boot twisted.

under tray fixings insecure.

Fail 27 Mar 2025 104,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

deterioation to rear silencer.

offside front tyre wearingon outer edges.

offside rack boot twisted.

under tray fixings insecure.

Pass 19 Sep 2024 101,576 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve rusting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 91,418 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 91,264 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (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))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 82,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 72,994 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 63,206 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 63,200 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 61,818 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 61,818 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 57,531 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 57,531 miles

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

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,880 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 51,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lamp comes on when foot brake applyed (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 48,957 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 48,942 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly all hazard lights not working (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 46,086 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 43,065 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,704 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 37,255 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,255 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,605 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 HHU is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DV57 HHU, 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 HHU is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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