2001 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8L Petrol · CU51 NVP
2001 Volkswagen Beetle (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2001. Recorded mileage 156,614 miles. MOT valid until 15/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1781cc
CU51 NVP Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 156,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 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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CU51 NVP Mileage History
- 29/11/200532,753 mi
- 27/02/200739,761 mi+7,008 mi
- 23/02/200844,957 mi+5,196 mi
- 26/02/200949,538 mi+4,581 mi
- 04/03/201053,999 mi+4,461 mi
- 01/03/201159,189 mi+5,190 mi
- 29/02/201264,384 mi+5,195 mi
- 16/02/201368,847 mi+4,463 mi
- 06/02/201473,751 mi+4,904 mi
- 26/02/201580,020 mi+6,269 mi
- 02/03/201685,477 mi+5,457 mi
- 15/02/201792,022 mi+6,545 mi
- 01/03/2018102,108 mi+10,086 mi
- 27/02/2019117,016 mi+14,908 mi
- 25/02/2020125,059 mi+8,043 mi
- 24/02/2021133,877 mi+8,818 mi
- 14/02/2022140,164 mi+6,287 mi
- 07/03/2022140,166 mi+2 mi
- 21/02/2023144,216 mi+4,050 mi
- 21/02/2023144,217 mi+1 mi
- 01/03/2024145,919 mi+1,702 mi
- 21/02/2025151,693 mi+5,774 mi
- 11/03/2026156,611 mi+4,918 mi
- 16/03/2026156,614 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,104 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
CU51 NVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Beetle (CU51 NVP) between November 2005 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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