2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · OY51 LVK
2001 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 103,451 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,451 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY51 LVK Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 103,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY51 LVK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Beetle (OY51 LVK) between August 2005 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (37 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
OY51 LVK Mileage History
- 27/08/200526,480 mi
- 21/08/200633,352 mi+6,872 mi
- 25/08/200738,940 mi+5,588 mi
- 16/08/200843,728 mi+4,788 mi
- 15/02/201046,620 mi+2,892 mi
- 17/02/201046,631 mi+11 mi
- 27/01/201148,898 mi+2,267 mi
- 27/01/201253,026 mi+4,128 mi
- 05/04/201357,207 mi+4,181 mi
- 31/10/201359,183 mi+1,976 mi
- 31/10/201359,183 mi
- 25/03/201569,609 mi+10,426 mi
- 05/02/201672,859 mi+3,250 mi
- 15/06/201773,542 mi+683 mi
- 03/07/201878,851 mi+5,309 mi
- 06/07/201878,851 mi
- 03/07/201981,804 mi+2,953 mi
- 04/07/201981,805 mi+1 mi
- 15/01/202186,098 mi+4,293 mi
- 29/01/202186,255 mi+157 mi
- 25/01/202290,122 mi+3,867 mi
- 27/01/202290,148 mi+26 mi
- 27/01/202393,573 mi+3,425 mi
- 28/01/202393,573 mi
- 17/01/202497,139 mi+3,566 mi
- 23/01/202497,170 mi+31 mi
- 28/01/202599,369 mi+2,199 mi
- 06/02/202599,497 mi+128 mi
- 12/02/2026103,437 mi+3,940 mi
- 19/02/2026103,451 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 3,758 miles per year across 30 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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