2007 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · SP57 WLU
2007 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 128,128 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP57 WLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2024
- 128,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP57 WLU 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 (SP57 WLU) between July 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 November 2024 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
SP57 WLU Mileage History
- 28/07/2022114,040 mi
- 29/07/2022114,040 mi
- 03/11/2023117,784 mi+3,744 mi
- 13/11/2024128,127 mi+10,343 mi
- 23/11/2024128,128 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,063 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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