2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · P88 VKY
2001 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 111,473 miles. MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P88 VKY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2024
- 111,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P88 VKY 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 (P88 VKY) between March 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
P88 VKY Mileage History
- 21/03/2022109,621 mi
- 28/03/2023110,675 mi+1,054 mi
- 04/12/2024111,473 mi+798 mi
- 13/12/2024111,473 mi
Average of roughly 678 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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