MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S sill excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S sill excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear N/S/R brake pads brittle breaking up due to heat
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
brake discs worn
o/s wiper split on end
keep check on n/s rear tyre depth
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Suspension component ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
keep check on n/s rear tyre depth
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake is starting to stick
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake is starting to stick
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
keep check on tyre depths
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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DY57 GGA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 DY57 GGA, 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 DY57 GGA registered?
DY57 GGA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 September 2007.
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