2001 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · Y414 AVG
2001 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 142,312 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2018.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 Feb 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y414 AVG Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2017
- 142,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Y414 AVG Mileage History
- 21/07/200638,114 mi
- 21/07/200745,019 mi+6,905 mi
- 25/07/200853,243 mi+8,224 mi
- 31/07/200956,980 mi+3,737 mi
- 28/07/201073,354 mi+16,374 mi
- 27/07/201189,351 mi+15,997 mi
- 27/07/2012103,567 mi+14,216 mi
- 27/07/2012103,567 mi
- 29/07/2013118,848 mi+15,281 mi
- 24/07/2014132,987 mi+14,139 mi
- 24/07/2015136,628 mi+3,641 mi
- 16/07/2016139,425 mi+2,797 mi
- 15/07/2017142,312 mi+2,887 mi
Average of roughly 9,486 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Y414 AVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Beetle (Y414 AVG) between July 2006 and July 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2017 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
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