2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · SJ51 FUT
2001 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 200,910 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,910 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SJ51 FUT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 200,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SJ51 FUT Mileage History
- 26/06/2026200,907 mi
- 08/07/2026200,910 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 90 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
SJ51 FUT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Beetle (SJ51 FUT) between June 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 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: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed due to corros”; “Headlamp not working on main beam both offside and nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake excessively binding both front wheels (1.2.1 (f))”.
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