2002 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8L Petrol · AM02 RHA
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 May 2002. Recorded mileage 101,262 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AM02 RHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2025
- 101,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM02 RHA 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 (AM02 RHA) between December 2021 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 2025 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))”.
AM02 RHA Mileage History
- 07/12/202198,261 mi
- 21/12/2022100,259 mi+1,998 mi
- 21/12/2022100,265 mi+6 mi
- 19/01/2024100,315 mi+50 mi
- 20/01/2025101,262 mi+947 mi
Average of roughly 961 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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