2001 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · MX51 RKN
2001 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 81,240 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MX51 RKN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2024
- 81,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MX51 RKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Beetle (MX51 RKN) between March 2023 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MX51 RKN Mileage History
- 22/03/202381,228 mi
- 28/03/202381,229 mi+1 mi
- 12/02/202481,240 mi+11 mi
- 17/02/202481,240 mi
Average of roughly 13 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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