# ST57HZP — VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE MOT History & Vehicle Check

ST57HZP is a Green VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE, Petrol (1596cc), first registered 2007-11-13. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for ST57HZP — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | ST57HZP |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1596cc |
| First registered | 2007-11-13 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2022-11-09 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 19
- Passes: 11
- Fails: 8
- Pass rate: 57.89%
- Total defects recorded: 65

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-10 16:23:08 | PASSED | 136,769 MI | 2022-11-09 00:00:00 |
| 2021-11-10 12:06:37 | FAILED | 136,769 MI | — |
| 2020-10-20 16:44:10 | PASSED | 131,213 MI | 2021-10-19 00:00:00 |
| 2020-10-19 07:29:23 | FAILED | 131,213 MI | — |
| 2019-05-13 09:42:34 | PASSED | 113,142 MI | 2020-10-19 00:00:00 |
| 2019-05-08 10:40:58 | FAILED | 113,141 MI | — |
| 2018-03-28 10:37:45 | PASSED | 111,960 MI | 2019-03-27 00:00:00 |
| 2018-03-23 15:33:15 | FAILED | 111,948 MI | — |
| 2017-03-16 16:41:42 | PASSED | 102,740 MI | 2018-03-23 00:00:00 |
| 2016-03-23 16:26:37 | PASSED | 93,555 MI | 2017-03-23 00:00:00 |
| 2016-03-21 15:29:24 | FAILED | 93,547 MI | — |
| 2015-03-24 09:05:11 | PASSED | 83,166 MI | 2016-03-23 00:00:00 |
| 2015-03-19 11:21:50 | FAILED | 83,063 MI | — |
| 2014-03-03 11:43:50 | PASSED | 70,846 MI | 2015-03-15 00:00:00 |
| 2014-03-03 11:43:50 | FAILED | 70,846 MI | — |
| 2013-02-26 16:09:21 | PASSED | 58,306 MI | 2014-03-15 00:00:00 |
| 2013-02-25 12:03:41 | FAILED | 58,256 MI | — |
| 2012-02-27 14:07:47 | PASSED | 44,984 MI | 2013-03-15 00:00:00 |
| 2011-03-16 16:23:51 | PASSED | 28,256 MI | 2012-03-15 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2021-11-10 16:23:08 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

**2021-11-10 12:06:37 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- ADVISORY: Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

**2020-10-20 16:44:10 (PASSED)**

- MINOR: Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

**2020-10-19 07:29:23 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MINOR: Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

**2019-05-13 09:42:34 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Central Heat shield insecure

**2019-05-08 10:40:58 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Central Heat shield insecure
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Obligatory mirror missing Glass (3.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

**2018-03-28 10:37:45 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre is worn on outer edge.
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- ADVISORY: EM light on.

**2018-03-23 15:33:15 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: All brake discs are corroded.
- ADVISORY: EM light on.
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre is worn on outer edge.
- FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FAIL: Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FAIL: Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

**2017-03-16 16:41:42 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

**2016-03-23 16:26:37 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- ADVISORY: Centre brake light not working

**2016-03-21 15:29:24 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- ADVISORY: Centre brake light not working
- FAIL: Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

**2015-03-24 09:05:11 (PASSED)**

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

**2015-03-19 11:21:50 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

**2014-03-03 11:43:50 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

**2013-02-26 16:09:21 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2013-02-25 12:03:41 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FAIL: Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

**2012-02-27 14:07:47 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for ST57HZP is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/ST57HZP. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
