2001 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8L Petrol · SN51 DRO
2001 Volkswagen Beetle (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 78,528 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,528 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN51 DRO Key Findings
- 36 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/10/2026
- 78,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN51 DRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
36 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Beetle (SN51 DRO) between September 2005 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 15 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (37 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
SN51 DRO Mileage History
- 07/09/20059,536 mi
- 07/09/20059,536 mi
- 09/08/200610,140 mi+604 mi
- 09/08/200610,140 mi
- 20/08/200711,119 mi+979 mi
- 20/08/200711,119 mi
- 25/08/200812,014 mi+895 mi
- 31/08/200912,750 mi+736 mi
- 31/08/200912,750 mi
- 27/08/201013,205 mi+455 mi
- 31/08/201113,676 mi+471 mi
- 31/08/201113,676 mi
- 27/08/201219,250 mi+5,574 mi
- 27/08/201219,250 mi
- 19/08/201324,280 mi+5,030 mi
- 20/08/201324,280 mi
- 19/08/201429,943 mi+5,663 mi
- 19/08/201429,943 mi
- 12/08/201535,960 mi+6,017 mi
- 12/08/201641,703 mi+5,743 mi
- 04/09/201747,272 mi+5,569 mi
- 04/09/201747,272 mi
- 24/08/201851,977 mi+4,705 mi
- 06/09/201957,681 mi+5,704 mi
- 14/08/202060,813 mi+3,132 mi
- 25/08/202163,651 mi+2,838 mi
- 25/08/202163,651 mi
- 09/09/202267,115 mi+3,464 mi
- 10/11/202267,117 mi+2 mi
- 03/11/202370,425 mi+3,308 mi
- 03/11/202370,425 mi
- 07/11/202473,099 mi+2,674 mi
- 08/11/202473,100 mi+1 mi
- 03/11/202576,222 mi+3,122 mi
- 10/11/202576,224 mi+2 mi
- 30/10/202678,528 mi+2,304 mi
Average of roughly 3,263 miles per year across 36 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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