2001 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · Y114 BFR
2001 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 82,180 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y114 BFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2026
- 82,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y114 BFR 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 (Y114 BFR) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 April 2026 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 (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
Y114 BFR Mileage History
- 29/04/202380,686 mi
- 03/04/202480,876 mi+190 mi
- 08/04/202581,452 mi+576 mi
- 08/04/202581,453 mi+1 mi
- 04/04/202682,180 mi+727 mi
Average of roughly 510 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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