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2001 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8L Petrol · VG51 BUG

VG51 BUG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 49,844 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin
2001 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 22 Jul 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
49,844 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 22 Jul 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2001
Engine
1781cc
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VG51 BUG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
  • 49,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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VG51 BUG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Sept 2026, 14:46
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Beetle (VG51 BUG) between December 2021 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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VG51 BUG Mileage History

  1. 02/12/202139,119 mi
  2. 02/12/202139,121 mi+2 mi
  3. 01/12/202244,544 mi+5,423 mi
  4. 29/11/202347,940 mi+3,396 mi
  5. 23/07/202549,844 mi+1,904 mi

Average of roughly 2,948 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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