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Y554 SOR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,524 mi
Last recorded142,524 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 SOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 142,524 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS LOW 3MM (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES POOR IN PLACES WHERE NOT ENCASED IN PLASTIC SHROUD (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF NSR OSF TYRES INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OF AND CRACKING /PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND NSF OUTER SIDEWALL (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2017 86,377 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc NSF INNER AND OUTER BOOTS SPLIT X2 (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS LOW 3MM (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES POOR IN PLACES WHERE NOT ENCASED IN PLASTIC SHROUD (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF NSR OSF TYRES INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OF AND CRACKING /PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND NSF OUTER SIDEWALL (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 136,086 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front tyre's wearing low on edge's & cracked

n/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2016 136,085 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (rear) (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust system corroded

Front tyre's wearing low on edge's & cracked

n/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 134,464 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 134,464 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 132,098 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 132,098 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 126,309 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 126,303 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 123,182 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 120,715 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 114,224 miles

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

slight play to both inner track rod ends

Pass 16 Feb 2009 102,772 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 91,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 79,070 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 67,677 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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Y554 SOR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y554 SOR, 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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Y554 SOR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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