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FD57 DVA

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,012 mi
Last recorded106,012 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Beetle64,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 DVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 106,012 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 100,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 96,063 miles

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

some slight under body corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2022 91,441 miles

nearside and offside rear sills corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 87,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 84,007 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play ball joint [ drum stick ] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,939 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 76,906 miles

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))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,829 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 58,699 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 48,764 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 48,764 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 46,924 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 42,529 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 42,529 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 33,397 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 30,625 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 30,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,858 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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FD57 DVA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 FD57 DVA, 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 FD57 DVA registered?

FD57 DVA is a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 2007.

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The MOT history for FD57 DVA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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