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57 URY

1957 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,974 mi
Last recorded77,974 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 1957 Volkswagen Beetle42,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration57 URY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1957
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 77,974 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 667 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 5,161 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 5,161 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

corrosion rear body mounts not considered structural

exhaust poor condition

ply steering box and idler

rear back plates damp

Pass 1 Jun 2010 69,613 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 69,612 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jul 2009 67,932 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 67,932 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 67,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel line making slight contact with steering rod

Pass 21 Feb 2006 61,268 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 61,145 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside and offside doors sticking

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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57 URY is a 1957 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1957 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 42,506 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 57 URY, 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 69 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 57 URY registered?

57 URY is a 1957 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 May 1957.

Is 57 URY safe to buy?

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