2002 Volkswagen Beetle 2.3L Petrol · BL51 SWN
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (2.3L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 67,014 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BL51 SWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 67,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BL51 SWN Mileage History
- 11/08/202249,691 mi
- 17/08/202355,526 mi+5,835 mi
- 15/08/202461,394 mi+5,868 mi
- 16/08/202461,397 mi+3 mi
- 14/08/202567,014 mi+5,617 mi
Average of roughly 5,758 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BL51 SWN 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 (BL51 SWN) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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