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Y157 SLH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

112,196 mi
Last recorded112,196 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 SLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 112,196 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 112,196 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill ends both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 107,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 107,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 103,962 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 103,833 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 10,042 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken and system corroded

corrosion on fuel cell brackets

front number plate cracked

offside front outer sill damaged

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 99,985 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken and system corroded

corrosion on fuel cell brackets

front number plate cracked

offside front outer sill damaged

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 99,849 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyre treads unevenly worn and tread close to the legal limit.

Centre exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken.

Child safety seat fitted to o/s/r safety belt.

Corrosion located on all vehicle suspension and exhaust.

Corrosion located on fuel cell support straps.

Front number plate cracking and delaminating.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 94,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2013 88,547 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 88,474 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 88,474 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 80,393 miles

ESP light on

slight binding on nearside rear brake

Fail 15 Jun 2012 80,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ESP light on

engine light on

slight binding on nearside rear brake

Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,406 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 69,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 60,684 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 52,614 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 52,520 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

gearoil leak

n/s wiper blade split

poss. wheel bearing noise on roadtest

Pass 26 Jul 2007 42,443 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y157 SLH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 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 Y157 SLH, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y157 SLH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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