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DY07 LHE

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,356 mi
Last recorded83,356 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 LHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 83,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears unevenly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 83,356 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside 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 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears unevenly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 79,896 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 76,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 74,029 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 74,027 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 70,634 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 66,497 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 60,523 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 53,272 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 42,712 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 37,563 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 35,603 miles

offisde front wishbone rear bush starting to split.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 30,357 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 22,758 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 13,469 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 13,469 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 5,653 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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DY07 LHE is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY07 LHE, 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 DY07 LHE registered?

DY07 LHE is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is DY07 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY07 LHE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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