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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y257 SDOMOT history

Y257 SDO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2022 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 91,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2022
Mileage
91,384 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 SDO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y257 SDO was last recorded at 91,384 miles on 10 Feb 2022, 10,963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,421 miles · 6 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
10,963 miles
Average per year
3,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 91,384 miles
  • 2021 – 80,421 miles
  • 2019 – 74,775 miles
  • 2018 – 70,960 miles
  • 2017 – 68,630 miles
  • 2016 – 62,562 miles
  • 2015 – 59,875 miles
  • 2014 – 57,755 miles
  • 2013 – 55,163 miles
  • 2012 – 54,202 miles
  • 2011 – 50,011 miles
  • 2010 – 46,663 miles
  • 2009 – 44,667 miles
  • 2008 – 41,698 miles
  • 2007 – 39,332 miles
  • 2006 – 37,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail91,384 miles
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • EML on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail91,384 miles (+10,963)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,384 miles
    Test number
    599981695939
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass80,421 miles (+5,646)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,421 miles
    Test number
    503772905837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,775 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,775 miles
    Test number
    299476858419
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail74,744 miles (+3,784)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,744 miles
    Test number
    607244979349
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,960 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    70,960 miles
    Test number
    458060752096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail70,960 miles (+2,330)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,960 miles
    Test number
    908221711368
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,630 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,630 miles
    Test number
    750480324425
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  8. Fail68,630 miles (+6,068)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,630 miles
    Test number
    990998427922
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass62,562 miles (+2,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,562 miles
    Test number
    852049279086
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on

  10. Pass59,875 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,875 miles
    Test number
    837368001758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,755 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,755 miles
    Test number
    105081914382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,163 miles (+961)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,163 miles
    Test number
    157209903367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,202 miles (+4,191)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,202 miles
    Test number
    965355682238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,011 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,011 miles
    Test number
    687914881224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,663 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,663 miles
    Test number
    210727610473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,667 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,667 miles
    Test number
    742968919175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,698 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,698 miles
    Test number
    263980328418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,332 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    39,332 miles
    Test number
    131095717192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    37,854 miles
    Test number
    422947616151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y257 SDO

Does Y257 SDO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y257 SDO expired on 5 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y257 SDO?
The MOT on Y257 SDO expired on 5 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y257 SDO done?
Y257 SDO was recorded at 91,384 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2022, an average of 3,390 miles a year.
Has Y257 SDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 SDO has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y257 SDO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y257 SDO find?
Y257 SDO failed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2022 with 6 major defects and 1 advisory: electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 4 more.

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