2002 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · BE51 MAZ
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 89,276 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BE51 MAZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2024
- 89,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BE51 MAZ 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 (BE51 MAZ) between December 2021 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BE51 MAZ Mileage History
- 22/12/202182,344 mi
- 05/01/202386,168 mi+3,824 mi
- 05/01/202386,168 mi
- 20/03/202489,208 mi+3,040 mi
- 03/04/202489,276 mi+68 mi
Average of roughly 3,039 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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