2002 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · AF02 WBZ
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 129,357 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,357 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF02 WBZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/12/2022
- 129,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF02 WBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Beetle (AF02 WBZ) between April 2022 and December 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Emissions not tested due to misfire and smoke when revved (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”.
AF02 WBZ Mileage History
- 11/04/2022129,357 mi
- 01/12/2022129,357 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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