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Y912 ONY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

31,656 mi
Last recorded31,656 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY912 ONY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 31,656 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 31,656 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 29,812 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 29,263 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 29,261 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 24,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 22,570 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 22,569 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))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 21,144 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 20,438 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 19,862 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 16,872 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 14,333 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 13,102 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 11,872 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 11,459 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 10,317 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 10,052 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 9,513 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 9,004 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 8,201 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 7,255 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

strongley advise front discs be replaced or refaced.

Fail 10 Apr 2007 6,670 miles

ADVISE SOME CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 6,670 miles

ADVISE SOME CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 13 Apr 2006 5,788 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y912 ONY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y912 ONY, 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 Y912 ONY registered?

Y912 ONY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 May 2001.

Is Y912 ONY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y912 ONY shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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