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Y557 OKU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,894 mi
Last recorded120,894 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 OKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 120,894 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 120,894 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 115,726 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 115,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel filter insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2018 103,528 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 98,628 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 98,626 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 95,205 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 95,205 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 91,758 miles

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

eml on

Fail 29 Jun 2015 91,758 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

eml on

Pass 16 Jun 2014 88,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

smokey on fast idle

traction control light on

Fail 16 Jun 2014 88,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

traction control light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jul 2013 86,152 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 86,151 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 82,441 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2011 78,507 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 78,506 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 74,294 miles

rear discs are pitted

Pass 30 Jun 2009 69,757 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 64,460 miles

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2008 64,460 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2007 57,144 miles

both rear tyres near legal limit

Pass 30 Jun 2006 52,035 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 46,929 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO STEP

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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Y557 OKU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y557 OKU, 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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Y557 OKU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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