2001 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · 75 BJ
2001 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03/10/2001. Recorded mileage 45,931 miles. MOT valid until 10/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,931 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1596cc
75 BJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 45,931 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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75 BJ Mileage History
- 14/10/200624,780 mi
- 12/10/200726,955 mi+2,175 mi
- 17/10/200828,654 mi+1,699 mi
- 14/10/200929,878 mi+1,224 mi
- 11/10/201030,664 mi+786 mi
- 17/10/201131,657 mi+993 mi
- 15/10/201232,993 mi+1,336 mi
- 18/10/201334,574 mi+1,581 mi
- 20/10/201436,114 mi+1,540 mi
- 21/10/201537,636 mi+1,522 mi
- 14/11/201638,724 mi+1,088 mi
- 16/11/201739,577 mi+853 mi
- 09/11/201841,172 mi+1,595 mi
- 12/11/201941,732 mi+560 mi
- 09/03/202142,104 mi+372 mi
- 07/03/202242,539 mi+435 mi
- 07/03/202342,908 mi+369 mi
- 05/03/202443,720 mi+812 mi
- 04/03/202544,721 mi+1,001 mi
- 11/03/202544,721 mi
- 16/02/202645,931 mi+1,210 mi
Average of roughly 1,093 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
75 BJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Beetle (75 BJ) between October 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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