2007 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · DW57 BUG
2007 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 98,479 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DW57 BUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 98,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DW57 BUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Beetle (DW57 BUG) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective sensor damaged/broken (8.2.1.1 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed not completed due to high readings (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))”.
DW57 BUG Mileage History
- 02/08/202488,322 mi
- 04/08/202592,673 mi+4,351 mi
- 06/08/202592,673 mi
- 29/07/202698,477 mi+5,804 mi
- 31/07/202698,479 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,098 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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