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Y957 AAV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,774 mi
Last recorded97,774 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 AAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 97,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 97,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 95,051 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 90,901 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Nov 2022 87,125 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2021 85,347 miles

Front Coil spring worn both worn and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 85,335 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure damage and cuts to sidewall + leaking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring worn both worn and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 84,660 miles

both front suspension top mounts have play

nearside front lower arm bush deteriorating

offside steering arm inner joint has play

Fail 29 Oct 2020 84,660 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

both front suspension top mounts have play

nearside front lower arm bush deteriorating

offside steering arm inner joint has play

Pass 25 Apr 2019 84,194 miles

Battery need to be changed- jump start the car

Front disc corroded

Nearside Rear tyre driven on flat

Rear dice corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 83,248 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have play

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside rear tyre outer wall perished due to being driven on a flat 205/55R16

fan belt noisy

Pass 26 Apr 2017 82,698 miles

Fan belt area noisy

Front brake discs corroded

Front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2017 82,698 miles

Fan belt area noisy

Front brake discs corroded

Front number plate cracked

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 22 Apr 2016 81,114 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,490 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 80,490 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all tyres pressure low [now corrected]

Pass 3 Apr 2014 79,677 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,040 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 75,445 miles

BRAKES ARE EFFECTIVE BUT TAKE NOTE OF TRAVEL WITH PARKING BRAKE OFF.,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

O/S FRONT FLASHER FADING IN COLOUR.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 75,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BRAKES ARE EFFECTIVE BUT TAKE NOTE OF TRAVEL WITH PARKING BRAKE OFF.,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

O/S FRONT FLASHER FADING IN COLOUR.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,611 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 67,550 miles

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

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2010 67,550 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2009 63,637 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 63,637 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 60,741 miles

Center brake light inop

Fail 23 Mar 2007 55,712 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 55,712 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 49,135 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 49,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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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Y957 AAV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 Y957 AAV, 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 Y957 AAV registered?

Y957 AAV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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