2002 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · AD02 JZH
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 151,620 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD02 JZH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 151,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD02 JZH 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 2002 Volkswagen Beetle (AD02 JZH) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 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: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill ”; “Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
AD02 JZH Mileage History
- 17/04/2023136,201 mi
- 05/04/2024141,953 mi+5,752 mi
- 03/04/2025147,068 mi+5,115 mi
- 23/04/2026151,618 mi+4,550 mi
- 06/05/2026151,620 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,051 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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