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Y959 OHC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

103,827 mi
Last recorded103,827 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 OHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 103,827 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 102,687 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 102,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2024 101,223 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 101,223 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 100,334 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 99,452 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 98,587 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 98,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 97,785 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 97,785 miles

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

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 9 Apr 2019 96,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe between brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 94,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm, starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm, worn out on inside edge but is a stepped tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 92,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm, worn out on inside edge but is a stepped tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 90,843 miles

Front brakes bind slightly

Rear tyres perished

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Smell of coolant under bonnet, suggesting possible small leak

Water in offside rear lamp and both front foglights

Pass 22 Apr 2014 87,390 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Handbrake lever/button defective

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

Undertrays damaged / missing, wheel arch liners not fully secure

Water in offside rear lamp

Fail 10 Apr 2014 87,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Handbrake lever/button defective

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)

Undertrays damaged / missing, wheel arch liners not fully secure

Water in offside rear lamp

Pass 25 Apr 2013 84,180 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes showing age and slight splitting

Brake flexis showing age

Catalyst material loose/rattling in silencer

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front anti-roll bar corroded

Minor chips in screen

Offside front and nearside rear tyres low inner edges

Perishment to rear tyres

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 18 Apr 2013 83,994 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front lower arm rear bushes showing age and slight splitting

Brake flexis showing age

Catalyst material loose/rattling in silencer

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front anti-roll bar corroded

Minor chips in screen

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front and nearside rear tyres low inner edges

Perishment to rear tyres

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 2 May 2012 81,037 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 77,088 miles

FRONT WINDOW TINT APPEARS EXCESSIVELY DARK.

Fail 5 May 2011 77,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT WINDOW TINT APPEARS EXCESSIVELY DARK.

Pass 17 Apr 2010 72,980 miles

windows heavily tinted

Pass 27 Apr 2009 69,750 miles

offside front tyre worn to limits on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2008 63,746 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,664 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 48,208 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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Y959 OHC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y959 OHC, 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 Y959 OHC registered?

Y959 OHC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y959 OHC shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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