VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE2002 · 1.6L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a consistent pass record over the last four years. The most recent test on 15 October 2025 at 78,601 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects, following a failure exactly one day prior at 78,550 miles. The lack of recorded defects on that specific failure entry suggests a potential administrative error or a minor presentation issue that was rectified immediately, rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,275 miles per annum. Between October 2022 and October 2024, the car covered only 1,898 miles, indicating very infrequent use or long periods of storage. The interval of 697 miles between the October 2024 and 2025 tests confirms this trend. While low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it often leads to the degradation of rubber parts and corrosion on brake surfaces due to lack of active use. Given the clean MOT history and low annual mileage, a physical inspection should focus on structural integrity and age-related degradation rather than mechanical wear. The buyer must examine the chassis for corrosion in the sills and rear wheel arches, which often affects older Beetles that sit stationary. The braking system should be checked for seized calipers or pitted discs resulting from low use, and the suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls should be inspected for cracking or perish, as these materials age regardless of the distance driven.