2001 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8L Petrol · LJ51 EGV
2001 Volkswagen Beetle (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 74,364 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ51 EGV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 74,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ51 EGV 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 (LJ51 EGV) between November 2025 and November 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LJ51 EGV Mileage History
- 20/11/202574,348 mi
- 26/11/202574,364 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 958 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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