2002 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · BL02 TRX
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 74,098 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL02 TRX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2024
- 74,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL02 TRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Beetle (BL02 TRX) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2024 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
BL02 TRX Mileage History
- 31/08/202261,734 mi
- 02/09/202368,264 mi+6,530 mi
- 04/09/202368,264 mi
- 02/09/202474,098 mi+5,834 mi
Average of roughly 6,159 miles per year across 4 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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