2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · Y52 BGC
2001 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 108,616 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,616 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1984cc
Y52 BGC Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/06/2026
- 108,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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Y52 BGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Beetle (Y52 BGC) between June 2026 and June 2026.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is like”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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