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Y243 OAN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

240,613 mi
Last recorded240,613 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 OAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 240,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective in front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2026 240,613 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective in front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 240,510 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear/front sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 237,544 miles

outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 231,871 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 224,620 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 221,786 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 221,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 216,654 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 216,654 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 212,613 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 207,804 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 207,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 207,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on the arm splitting away from casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill hole about 2 to 3 inches in diameter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill hole about 2 to 3 inches in diameter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective very corroded and perished (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank retaining straps corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2018 203,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 197,511 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 197,511 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 189,580 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 189,579 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 184,628 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 184,621 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure travels to floor (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) incorrectly fitted (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 177,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2014 177,366 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2013 166,248 miles

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2013 166,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 148,494 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)

oil dipstick guide broken

slight play in steering offside front

Fail 27 Feb 2012 148,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

oil dipstick guide broken

slight play in steering offside front

Pass 7 Mar 2011 136,728 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 127,387 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 127,387 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 119,000 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 106,442 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 106,402 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 90,926 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 90,926 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 76,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 76,873 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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Y243 OAN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 Y243 OAN, 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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Y243 OAN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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