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DY07 OZG

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

82,457 mi
Last recorded82,457 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 82,457 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 82,457 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 82,227 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 82,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 80,991 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 80,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 79,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 79,571 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 79,456 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 79,443 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 75,843 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 71,602 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2016 68,045 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 68,045 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2015 62,260 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear handbrake lever on caliper not fully returning

Fail 27 May 2015 62,260 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear handbrake lever on caliper not fully returning

Pass 2 May 2014 47,185 miles

Centre exhaust braket broken but still secure.

Fail 2 May 2014 47,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre exhaust braket broken but still secure.

Fail 1 Jun 2013 37,037 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 37,037 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)

Pass 18 May 2012 28,020 miles

all four tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 23 May 2011 20,755 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2010 15,549 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 OZG is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DY07 OZG, 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 OZG registered?

DY07 OZG is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2007.

Is DY07 OZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY07 OZG shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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