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Y254 PFM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

71,649 mi
Last recorded71,649 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 PFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 71,649 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill on under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear reversing lamp inoperative

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 67,542 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EML on dash

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 67,537 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EML on dash

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 64,314 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 64,314 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 64,283 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NSR and OSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

EML light on

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 62,640 miles

surface corrossion on suspension components

Fail 13 May 2021 62,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure Centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 62,046 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp not holding to front section exhaust slides in and out (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre almost on limit and has nail in the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of gearbox wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 5 Mar 2020 62,046 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp not holding to front section exhaust slides in and out (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre almost on limit and has nail in the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of gearbox wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 10 Apr 2019 58,579 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight bind O/S/R brake

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 58,579 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight bind O/S/R brake

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 54,951 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on 1.6mm wearing smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 54,951 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on 1.6mm wearing smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 50,227 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 46,718 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in side walls

Fail 18 Jan 2016 46,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in side walls

Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,717 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,748 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,528 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,265 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,781 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)

n/s/f tyre has light cracks on tread

slight damage on front number plate

slight damage on n/s mid outer sill

trackion light on on dash

Fail 1 Sep 2010 30,781 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

long travel on brake pedal

n/s/f tyre has light cracks on tread

slight bind on both rear brakes

slight damage on front number plate

slight damage on n/s mid outer sill

trackion light on on dash

Pass 20 Aug 2009 28,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

rear pads look low advise strip and check

slight bind o/s/r and n/s/r brakes advise strip and check

slight damage to front number plate

traction light on on dash

Fail 19 Aug 2008 25,373 miles

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

brake pads (rear inners ) getting low

Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,373 miles

brake pads (rear inners ) getting low

Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,045 miles

accident damage to n/s/r outer sill

cut in o/s/r tyre side wall - not to cord

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres approaching legal limit on treads

Pass 1 Jul 2006 18,362 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres approaching legal limit on treads

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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Y254 PFM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 Y254 PFM, 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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Y254 PFM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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