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Y381 VOR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

116,414 mi
Last recorded116,414 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY381 VOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 116,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sill area damaged

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 115,338 miles

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

Nearside Slight damage to sill area

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside small splits (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 115,337 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Slight damage to sill area

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside small splits (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 113,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Surface corrosion inner sill area

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

Pass 30 May 2023 111,790 miles

Parking brake only just meets required efficiency

Corrosion on off side inner sill at rear

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

Fail 30 May 2023 111,790 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Corrosion on off side inner sill at rear

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

Parking brake only just meets required efficiency

Pass 19 May 2022 110,189 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 110,189 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 109,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 109,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 108,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm, is perished and is cut but not to cord. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

lift in front suspension top mounts when wheels are suspended.

Pass 9 May 2019 106,779 miles

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

some lift at front Macpherson struts' top mounts when wheels are suspended.

Pass 2 May 2018 104,514 miles

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

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

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 2 May 2018 104,513 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 9 May 2017 100,530 miles

high level brake light inoperative

slight play in both front top strut mountings

Fail 9 May 2017 100,530 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

high level brake light inoperative

slight play in both front top strut mountings

Pass 3 May 2016 95,293 miles

Front shock dust covers damaged

Front wipers split and smeary

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 90,776 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)

both front shock dust covers deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2014 87,000 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 82,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 82,045 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 77,919 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 77,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 75,137 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 71,458 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 65,603 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 65,603 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 57,299 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread and wearing on edges of tread

both rear tyres low on tread and perishing

exhaust system rusty

Fail 12 May 2008 57,299 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres getting low on tread and wearing on edges of tread

both rear tyres low on tread and perishing

exhaust system rusty

Pass 10 May 2007 47,818 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 38,388 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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Y381 VOR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 Y381 VOR, 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 Y381 VOR registered?

Y381 VOR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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