2002 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · GD51 AFN
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2002. Recorded mileage 78,601 miles. MOT valid until 19/10/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1596cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
GD51 AFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 78,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GD51 AFN Mileage History
- 07/10/202271,706 mi
- 04/10/202373,088 mi+1,382 mi
- 21/10/202473,904 mi+816 mi
- 14/10/202578,550 mi+4,646 mi
- 15/10/202578,601 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 2,280 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GD51 AFN 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 (GD51 AFN) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 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: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread and perishing ”; “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall, tyre perished and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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