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Y131 EFR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

89,417 mi
Last recorded89,417 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 EFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2025 89,417 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Center sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Brace (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust sleeve corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Driveshaft corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driveshaft corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 85,164 miles

Driveshaft corroded but not weakened.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 85,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Driveshaft corroded but not weakened.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 78,957 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front driveshaft corroded but no seriously weakened.

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened.

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 78,957 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front driveshaft corroded but no seriously weakened.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened.

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 72,488 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front driveshaft slightly corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle has slight corrosion

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 72,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front driveshaft slightly corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle has slight corrosion

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 70,692 miles

Offside Front drive shaft corroded.

Central exhaust heat sheild insecure.

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front n/s/f and o/s/f brake caliper bodies slightly corroded.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle arm pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth 4.3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface exessively pitted/advised to replace. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly worn inner tread/tread depth at 5.8mm

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle arm pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle structure corroded.

exhaust system corroded/not blowing.

slight stiffness in steering rack.

Fail 30 Jul 2021 70,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe/banjo on hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play body slight corrosion. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 ferrrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central exhaust heat sheild insecure.

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front n/s/f and o/s/f brake caliper bodies slightly corroded.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective advised to repair. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle arm pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth 4.3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface exessively pitted/advised to replace. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advised to replace. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft corroded.

Offside Front tyre slightly worn inner tread/tread depth at 5.8mm

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective advised to repair. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle arm pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle structure corroded.

exhaust system corroded/not blowing.

slight stiffness in steering rack.

Pass 6 Jul 2020 68,926 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 66,721 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f,o/s/f,n/s/r, and o/s/rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front axle. (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc.suspension mounting points. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported above n/s/f sub-frame. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock-absorber gaiter split.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight deterioration. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake back-plate missing.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight deterioration. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes to steering rack,including pipe unions, ( advised to replace). (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear axle has surface corrosion.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r forward axle mountings P/A slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 66,720 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure sleve severely broken/corroded and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak protective gaiter split. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f,o/s/f,n/s/r, and o/s/rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front axle. (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc.suspension mounting points. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported above n/s/f sub-frame. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock-absorber gaiter split.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight deterioration. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake back-plate missing.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight deterioration. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes to steering rack,including pipe unions, ( advised to replace). (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear axle has surface corrosion.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r forward axle mountings P/A slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 63,841 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 63,841 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2016 58,513 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc is excessively pitted, corroded and is breaking up around the inner working surface.

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly.

engine oil requires top up.

Fail 11 Jul 2016 58,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc is excessively pitted, corroded and is breaking up around the inner working surface.

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly.

engine oil requires top up.

Pass 7 Jun 2015 56,077 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,811 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 53,811 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,381 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 50,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre is low and cracking...

Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,196 miles

Front n/s + o/s tyre tread depth 2 to 3mm BUT ARE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER SHOULDERS - REPLACE SOON

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,279 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbing on inner egde

offside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2008 36,909 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 24,140 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 24,140 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2006 16,099 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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Y131 EFR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 Y131 EFR, 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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Y131 EFR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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