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2007 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration VU07DSX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2007
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 87,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,022 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
17 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,015 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside headlight outer slightly hazzy
10 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 77,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Nearside headlight outer slightly hazzy
11 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 73,165 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2021 11 Jun 20264 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 67,678 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn
29 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 67,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill has a cut all the way along it (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn
29 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,566 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
28 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 61,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
9 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,472 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
20 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,700 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2017 11 Jun 20268 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,818 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2016 11 Jun 20268 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 47,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
31 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,167 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2015 11 Jun 20263 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,636 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,955 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2013 11 Jun 202616 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,998 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2012 11 Jun 202626 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 13,819 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VU07DSX was registered on 2007-07-24
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