2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · Y715 CKL
2001 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 2001. Recorded mileage 110,163 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y715 CKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 110,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y715 CKL 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 (Y715 CKL) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
Y715 CKL Mileage History
- 08/08/2024103,511 mi
- 08/08/2024103,511 mi
- 12/08/2025107,166 mi+3,655 mi
- 22/08/2025107,178 mi+12 mi
- 12/08/2026110,163 mi+2,985 mi
Average of roughly 3,310 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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