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Y166 SJH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

133,196 mi
Last recorded133,196 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 SJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 133,196 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 125,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 125,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 113,525 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 108,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2018 104,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2017 100,995 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 100,995 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 96,115 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 96,111 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 89,666 miles

Both lower body sills are damaged.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust mounting is broken

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Offside front tyre worn on extreme inner edge of tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 89,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both lower body sills are damaged.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust mounting is broken

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Offside front tyre worn on extreme inner edge of tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2014 86,311 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 86,311 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 82,485 miles

Damage to nearside lower body sill

Damage to offside lower body sill

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 82,485 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Damage to nearside lower body sill

Damage to offside lower body sill

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Oil light flashing on during test.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 78,111 miles

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Damage to nearside lower body sill

Damage to offside lower body sill

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 78,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Damage to nearside lower body sill

Damage to offside lower body sill

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 75,256 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Several sections of high level stop lamp are inoperative

Fail 11 Nov 2011 75,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Several sections of high level stop lamp are inoperative

Pass 12 Nov 2010 71,343 miles

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

high level brake light in rear spoiler no all bulbs working but some work so because at least one bulb works passed mot

Pass 5 Nov 2009 65,795 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 65,795 miles

Nearside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2008 59,876 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 59,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 59,337 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 48,241 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 36,298 miles

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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Y166 SJH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 Y166 SJH, 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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Y166 SJH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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