2001 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · CU51 DMR
2001 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 85,282 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU51 DMR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 85,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU51 DMR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Beetle (CU51 DMR) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
CU51 DMR Mileage History
- 13/05/202475,746 mi
- 13/05/202475,748 mi+2 mi
- 28/04/202578,330 mi+2,582 mi
- 29/04/202578,331 mi+1 mi
- 11/05/202685,282 mi+6,951 mi
Average of roughly 4,785 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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