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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

BLACK · PETROL · 2001 · 1,984cc

🇬🇧UK
LC51OKS
report date: 2026-07-19
infoGeneral Information
MakeVOLKSWAGEN
ModelBEETLE
ColourBLACK
Year of manufacture2001
Fuel typePETROL
Wheelplan2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration01 Oct 2001
Vehicle age25 years
Type approvalM1
Date of last V5C issued03 Oct 2024
Marked for exportNo
Ownership stabilityRecent acquisition
Estimated current ownership1.8 years
local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption
Engine capacity1,984 cc
Fuel typePETROL
COâ‚‚ emissions (official)221 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)~31 MPG
Environmental rating2/10
ULEZ & Environmental ComplianceLikely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost~£669
0 – 100 A 101 – 120 BC 121 – 140 DE 141 – 165 FG 166 – 185 HI 186 – 225 JK ◀ This vehicle (221g/km) 225+ L
assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT
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✗ SORN No tax due date on record
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✗ MOT Expired Expires: 17 Jan 2025
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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown
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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: LC51OKS
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RegistrationLC51OKS
MOT status✗ Expired
MOT expiry date17 Jan 2025
MOT days remaining0 days
Tax statusSORN
V5C last issued03 Oct 2024
Marked for exportNo
ULEZ complianceLikely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcomeLikely to Require Attention
Service reminder1287 miles in ~3 months
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AI Buyer Risk IndicatorcancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer RecommendationPoor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition RatingVery Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating3.7 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction95% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT OutcomeLikely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail TrendStable
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)Near class average
MOT History Score0/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score54/100 — Medium Risk
Data Confidence Score95%
Vehicle Transparency Score100/100
Vehicle Usage PatternStandard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost~£1,789 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost~£669
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost~£1,120
Future Repair & Defect PredictionNo immediate defects predicted
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner IndicatorNot indicated
Est. Remaining Lifetime~11 years (at current mileage rate)
summarizeAI Vehicle Summary
AI-Generated Summary VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE (2001), BLACK, PETROL, 1,984cc. Has completed 28 MOT tests, with a 64% pass rate (18 passed, 10 failed). Recorded 93,207 miles, averaging 5,148 miles/yr. 7 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 37/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
historyMOT History Summary
MOT expiry date2025-01-17
MOT pass rate
64%
Tests passed18
Tests failed10
Dangerous defects (total)0
Major defects (total)5
Minor defects (total)0
Advisory items (total)7
Pass / Fail trendStable
vs. UK class averageNear class average
fact_checkFull MOT History (28 Tests)
MOT #28 2024-01-18 16:22
Test number: 298913364966
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 17 Jan 2025
Odometer: 93,207 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #27 2023-01-06 15:44
Test number: 513133082097
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 05 Jan 2024
Odometer: 84,001 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #26 2022-03-10 11:05
Test number: 338671001421
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 15 Mar 2023
Odometer: 82,970 MI
Items: 1
  • Advisory Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300
MOT #25 2021-02-25 10:25
Test number: 610250280967
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 15 Mar 2022
Odometer: 76,631 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #24 2021-02-25 10:25
Test number: 914772900546
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 76,631 MI
Items: 1
  • Advisory Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300
MOT #23 2020-03-04 16:18
Test number: 829274955269
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 15 Mar 2021
Odometer: 69,619 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #22 2020-03-02 12:12
Test number: 259095819222
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 69,619 MI
Items: 2
  • Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £600
MOT #21 2019-03-07 16:47
Test number: 236737482099
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 15 Mar 2020
Odometer: 68,441 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #20 2019-03-06 12:01
Test number: 122337230588
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 68,441 MI
Items: 3
  • Major Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • Major Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
  • Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £250 – £1,000
MOT #19 2018-03-16 11:26
Test number: 216588793951
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 15 Mar 2019
Odometer: 67,498 MI
Items: 1
  • Advisory Oil leak
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £80 – £400
MOT #18 2017-03-04 14:22
Test number: 948200117590
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 08 Mar 2018
Odometer: 66,043 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #17 2017-03-01 10:14
Test number: 396152262815
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 66,043 MI
Items: 4
  • Fail Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • Fail Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • Fail Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • Fail Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £300 – £1,400
MOT #16 2016-03-09 17:07
Test number: 315860891027
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 08 Mar 2017
Odometer: 64,263 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #15 2016-03-07 15:02
Test number: 473300140064
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 64,253 MI
Items: 2
  • Fail Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • Fail Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £140 – £550
MOT #14 2015-02-17 11:23
Test number: 225168945095
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 62,281 MI
Items: 4
  • Advisory Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • Advisory Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  • Advisory Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £300 – £1,400
MOT #13 2015-02-17 11:23
Test number: 186938345050
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 16 Feb 2016
Odometer: 62,281 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #12 2013-11-02 12:10
Test number: 765546703353
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 01 Nov 2014
Odometer: 60,217 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #11 2012-09-18 16:22
Test number: 759902162254
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 58,634 MI
Items: 3
  • Advisory Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  • Advisory Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  • Advisory Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £150 – £900
MOT #10 2012-09-18 16:22
Test number: 607822362295
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 17 Sep 2013
Odometer: 58,634 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #9 2011-09-08 18:53
Test number: 985931951240
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 54,589 MI
Items: 1
  • Advisory Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300
MOT #8 2011-09-08 18:53
Test number: 695881951211
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 07 Sep 2012
Odometer: 54,589 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #7 2010-08-13 14:32
Test number: 814365120275
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 12 Aug 2011
Odometer: 51,222 MI
Items: 2
  • Advisory n/s/r brake disc worn
  • Advisory o/s/r brake disc worn
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £400 – £980
MOT #6 2010-08-06 12:38
Test number: 994048610229
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 51,179 MI
Items: 7
  • Fail Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • Fail Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • Fail Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • Fail Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  • Fail Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • Advisory n/s/r brake disc worn
  • Advisory o/s/r brake disc worn
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £810 – £2,630
MOT #5 2009-07-10 16:01
Test number: 574361899112
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 09 Jul 2010
Odometer: 48,014 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #4 2009-07-09 13:43
Test number: 251580699418
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 48,011 MI
Items: 5
  • Fail Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
  • Fail Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
  • Fail Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • Fail Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £320 – £1,500
MOT #3 2008-03-26 16:07
Test number: 532746088050
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 25 Mar 2009
Odometer: 42,917 MI
Items: 2
  • Advisory front and rear brake discs worn
  • Advisory o/s/r tyre worn onto the legal limit
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £260 – £670
MOT #2 2007-01-24 08:52
Test number: 164264527414
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 23 Jan 2008
Odometer: 37,656 MI
Items: 4
  • Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £350 – £900
MOT #1 2005-12-10 11:24
Test number: 954534445335
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 09 Dec 2006
Odometer: 32,417 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
speedMileage Check
Odometer unitmiles
Mileage registrations28
First registration2005-12-10
Last registration2024-01-18
Latest reading93,207 miles
Annual avg (est.)5,148 mi/yr
vs UK averageBelow average
% of UK avg73%
Mileage growth trendConsistent use
Wear level87% — Very High Wear
Odometer consistency✓ Consistent
mileage ↑ vehicle age →
Registration #12005-12-1032,417 miles
Registration #22007-01-2437,656 miles
Registration #32008-03-2642,917 miles
Registration #42009-07-0948,011 miles
Registration #52009-07-1048,014 miles
Registration #62010-08-0651,179 miles
Registration #72010-08-1351,222 miles
Registration #82011-09-0854,589 miles
Registration #92011-09-0854,589 miles
Registration #102012-09-1858,634 miles
Registration #112012-09-1858,634 miles
Registration #122013-11-0260,217 miles
Registration #132015-02-1762,281 miles
Registration #142015-02-1762,281 miles
Registration #152016-03-0764,253 miles
Registration #162016-03-0964,263 miles
Registration #172017-03-0166,043 miles
Registration #182017-03-0466,043 miles
Registration #192018-03-1667,498 miles
Registration #202019-03-0668,441 miles
Registration #212019-03-0768,441 miles
Registration #222020-03-0269,619 miles
Registration #232020-03-0469,619 miles
Registration #242021-02-2576,631 miles
Registration #252021-02-2576,631 miles
Registration #262022-03-1082,970 miles
Registration #272023-01-0684,001 miles
Registration #282024-01-1893,207 miles
infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.
list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories
âš  Top Defects (Failures)
Headlight×3
Suspension×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Tyres×2
Brake Pads×2
Headlight×1
Oil Leak Repair×1
Indicator Bulb×1
handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions
checklistMOT Preparation Advice
build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity
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Major Defects
£350 – £1,600
5 defects found
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Advisory Items
£500 – £1,700
7 items noted
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All-Time Total Est.
£3,610 – £13,830
Across all MOT tests
info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.
trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation
Est. Market Value
£500
Based on age, mileage & condition
Annual Depreciation
£68
~14% per year
Running Cost / yr
£1,789
Fuel + maintenance est.
Vehicle Age
25
years old
info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.