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Y312 AJF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,253 mi
Last recorded99,253 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY312 AJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2026 99,253 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (AT REAR) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

EML ON

FRONT OUTER METAL BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN GREASED

GENERALCORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

VEHICLE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN STANDING

Pass 6 Feb 2025 99,229 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 99,170 miles

Engine oil level low.

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 99,151 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low.

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 99,113 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 99,111 miles

Emissions not tested EML LIGHT ILLUMINTED DURING TEST (TEST ABORTED) (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 99,109 miles

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

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

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

VARIOUS AREAS OF CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND ITS COMPONENTS

Pass 6 Nov 2019 98,817 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 96,630 miles

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

Front and rear metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle does not fast idle well.

Fail 27 Nov 2018 96,630 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front and rear metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle does not fast idle well.

Pass 28 Nov 2017 92,051 miles

Possible fault with ABS system,further investigation may be needed

Rear metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

Rear tyres are cracked

Fail 27 Nov 2017 92,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

Rear tyres are cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2016 88,618 miles

Rear metal brake pipes have corrosion

Rear tyres have surface cracks

possible fault with ABS

Fail 24 Oct 2016 88,616 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear metal brake pipes have corrosion

Rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 21 Oct 2015 83,902 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 74,512 miles

Centre exhaust mounting is broken

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)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 74,512 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre exhaust mounting is broken

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 64,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front and rear discs look worn

Offside front tyre cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2013 62,431 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 58,534 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,545 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 54,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,276 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 43,852 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 38,302 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 33,652 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,815 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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Y312 AJF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y312 AJF, 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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Y312 AJF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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