2002 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · AP52 VAG
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 191,180 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AP52 VAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 191,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AP52 VAG Mileage History
- 20/01/2024177,524 mi
- 01/02/2025184,934 mi+7,410 mi
- 07/02/2025184,936 mi+2 mi
- 02/02/2026191,179 mi+6,243 mi
- 06/02/2026191,180 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,668 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AP52 VAG 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 (AP52 VAG) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault ain bag light on (7.1.6 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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