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EX57 DDA

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

66,739 mi
Last recorded66,739 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 DDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 66,739 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 65,212 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 65,210 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 63,578 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 63,576 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 61,473 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 61,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 59,015 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 55,821 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 53,905 miles

Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 51,159 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 47,462 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 44,706 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 42,193 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 39,187 miles

Front tyres getting low on inner and outer edges.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,823 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 28,244 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 23,734 miles

ALL 4 TYRE'S DETERIORATED/PERISHED, KEEP A CHECK.

Fail 27 Sep 2012 23,734 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ALL 4 TYRE'S DETERIORATED/PERISHED, KEEP A CHECK.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,294 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 16,769 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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EX57 DDA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EX57 DDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX57 DDA registered?

EX57 DDA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is EX57 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX57 DDA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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