2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · X184 CKG
2001 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Feb 2001. Recorded mileage 144,586 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X184 CKG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 144,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X184 CKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Beetle (X184 CKG) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 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: Suspension (20 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
X184 CKG Mileage History
- 07/10/2022143,923 mi
- 18/10/2022143,928 mi+5 mi
- 18/10/2023144,168 mi+240 mi
- 29/10/2024144,457 mi+289 mi
- 04/11/2025144,586 mi+129 mi
Average of roughly 215 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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