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DY57 HXF

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,309 mi
Last recorded75,309 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 HXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2025 75,309 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure sleeve clamps fractured (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits in inner edge (205/55/16V) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule lower ferule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule lower ferule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread & close to minimum limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 73,868 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 73,307 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 71,552 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 70,790 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 69,782 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 66,729 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,316 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 60,200 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,558 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 49,997 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,982 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,335 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2012 25,932 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 24,530 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,637 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 21,590 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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DY57 HXF is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DY57 HXF, 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 HXF registered?

DY57 HXF is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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