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Y357 SPX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,589 mi
Last recorded90,589 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY357 SPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 90,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack behind wiper in park (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot well slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 90,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack behind wiper in park (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot well slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 90,548 miles

Offside sill damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2018 90,548 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside sill damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2017 90,398 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 101,217 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 96,125 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 85,052 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 77,874 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 77,874 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 72,914 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 68,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 68,966 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 65,339 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2008 60,896 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2007 53,871 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 53,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front lower wishbone rear bushes seperating

center exhaust mounting broken

Pass 7 Apr 2006 48,571 miles

1. Front brake pads are very low †2. Front brake discs are worn †3. Rear inner brake pads are very low †4. Ns outer sill is damaged †5. Windscreen is chipped in zone b †6. Osr tyre is 1.8mm †

Fail 7 Apr 2006 48,571 miles

1. Front brake pads are very low †2. Front brake discs are worn †3. Rear inner brake pads are very low †4. Ns outer sill is damaged †5. Windscreen is chipped in zone b †6. Osr tyre is 1.8mm †

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

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

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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Y357 SPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y357 SPX, 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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What year was Y357 SPX registered?

Y357 SPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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