2002 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8L Petrol · AR51 CPN
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 152,808 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR51 CPN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2022
- 152,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AR51 CPN 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 (AR51 CPN) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 April 2022 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 (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
AR51 CPN Mileage History
- 13/04/2022152,808 mi
- 25/04/2022152,808 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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