2002 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · BN02 YZK
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2002. Recorded mileage 176,137 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN02 YZK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 176,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN02 YZK 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 (BN02 YZK) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 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: Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
BN02 YZK Mileage History
- 16/07/2024161,921 mi
- 17/07/2024161,924 mi+3 mi
- 08/07/2025169,650 mi+7,726 mi
- 11/07/2025169,660 mi+10 mi
- 17/07/2026176,137 mi+6,477 mi
Average of roughly 7,099 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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