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Y308 ONA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,013 mi
Last recorded81,013 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY308 ONA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 81,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 75,415 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured above battery (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 66,469 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 66,469 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 64,922 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 60,904 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 60,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 56,258 miles

Nearside Rear 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 56,258 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 54,355 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 49,027 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 49,027 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)

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 44,942 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 36,595 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 36,089 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 31,978 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 28,563 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 26,220 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split on the edges

Pass 14 Jun 2008 23,467 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,139 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 17,601 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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Y308 ONA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y308 ONA, 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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What year was Y308 ONA registered?

Y308 ONA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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