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2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · Y536 BKK

Y536 BKK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02 May 2001. Recorded mileage 150,035 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin
2001 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 22 Jun 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
150,035 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22 Jun 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
1984cc
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Y536 BKK Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
  • 150,035 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

Y536 BKK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Nov 2026, 05:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Beetle (Y536 BKK) between April 2006 and June 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 June 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), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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FAIL
ADVISORY

Y536 BKK Mileage History

  1. 05/04/200631,356 mi
  2. 29/03/200735,302 mi+3,946 mi
  3. 15/04/200839,268 mi+3,966 mi
  4. 16/07/200944,807 mi+5,539 mi
  5. 15/07/201050,605 mi+5,798 mi
  6. 12/07/201157,905 mi+7,300 mi
  7. 10/07/201266,095 mi+8,190 mi
  8. 05/07/201373,385 mi+7,290 mi
  9. 27/05/201476,541 mi+3,156 mi
  10. 01/06/201583,971 mi+7,430 mi
  11. 09/06/201690,515 mi+6,544 mi
  12. 05/07/201798,052 mi+7,537 mi
  13. 03/07/2018106,884 mi+8,832 mi
  14. 03/07/2018106,884 mi
  15. 04/07/2019122,129 mi+15,245 mi
  16. 18/01/2021124,108 mi+1,979 mi
  17. 17/02/2022128,507 mi+4,399 mi
  18. 16/02/2023133,447 mi+4,940 mi
  19. 23/02/2024139,483 mi+6,036 mi
  20. 11/02/2025143,495 mi+4,012 mi
  21. 24/06/2026150,035 mi+6,540 mi

Average of roughly 5,870 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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