2001 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · Y602 ECL
2001 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19/04/2001. Recorded mileage 75,168 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/03/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1600cc
Y602 ECL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2023
- 75,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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Y602 ECL Mileage History
- 12/04/200617,671 mi
- 31/03/200821,933 mi+4,262 mi
- 26/03/200923,255 mi+1,322 mi
- 24/03/201024,222 mi+967 mi
- 08/03/201124,996 mi+774 mi
- 15/02/201229,822 mi+4,826 mi
- 15/02/201336,270 mi+6,448 mi
- 30/04/201440,020 mi+3,750 mi
- 21/05/201540,755 mi+735 mi
- 16/05/201754,102 mi+13,347 mi
- 18/07/201856,193 mi+2,091 mi
- 18/07/201856,193 mi
- 24/07/201961,523 mi+5,330 mi
- 16/01/202161,627 mi+104 mi
- 11/03/202269,959 mi+8,332 mi
- 14/03/202269,963 mi+4 mi
- 09/03/202375,055 mi+5,092 mi
- 17/03/202375,168 mi+113 mi
Average of roughly 3,397 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Y602 ECL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Beetle (Y602 ECL) between April 2006 and March 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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