2002 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · FE52 VUY
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 113,490 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,490 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE52 VUY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 113,490 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE52 VUY 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 (FE52 VUY) between October 2021 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”.
FE52 VUY Mileage History
- 25/10/2021113,448 mi
- 28/10/2021113,452 mi+4 mi
- 26/06/2023113,460 mi+8 mi
- 21/10/2024113,470 mi+10 mi
- 23/06/2026113,490 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 9 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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