CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y169 AOR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

37,767 mi
Last recorded37,767 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 AOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 37,767 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Both front hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 37,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 20 Jun 2025 36,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to debond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes either side of flexible hose. Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both sidewalls showing sign of low pressure damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 36,683 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to debond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes either side of flexible hose. Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both sidewalls showing sign of low pressure damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 36,289 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 35,892 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 35,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside front tyre has cracks to the outerside wall

Fail 23 Nov 2021 35,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber gaiter split

O/S and N/S headlamp need polishing

Offside Front Shock absorber gaiter split

Pass 24 Nov 2020 35,204 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 35,204 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 34,801 miles

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

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

general corrosion on steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 26 Nov 2018 34,300 miles

Central Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern (polish) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexy /hose and metal pipe afterwards (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint very slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

suspension and steering components have corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2017 33,841 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 33,276 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 33,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 32,440 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 31,173 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 30,449 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 29,859 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 29,255 miles

Oil leak

bothside front brake discks corroded but not weaken.

bothside rear brake disck corroded not weaken.

Fail 2 Dec 2011 29,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

bothside front brake discks corroded but not weaken.

bothside rear brake disck corroded not weaken.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 29,205 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 26,760 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)

near side front tyre wall perished

Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,227 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 22,227 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 16,206 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 12,003 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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y169 AOR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y169 AOR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y169 AOR?

You can check the full history of Y169 AOR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y169 AOR registered?

Y169 AOR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y169 AOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y169 AOR shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y169 AOR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y169 AOR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.