2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2.3L Petrol · HF51 XJB
2001 Volkswagen Beetle (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 115,837 miles. MOT valid until 17/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2324cc
HF51 XJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 115,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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HF51 XJB Mileage History
- 31/05/2024105,412 mi
- 31/05/2024105,412 mi
- 03/06/2025110,013 mi+4,601 mi
- 02/06/2026115,706 mi+5,693 mi
- 19/06/2026115,837 mi+131 mi
Average of roughly 5,083 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HF51 XJB 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 (HF51 XJB) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
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