2002 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · KJ02 YKV

The 2002 Volkswagen Beetle is assessed as roadworthy, with a maintenance trend that is stable. The tester flagged binding rear brakes in the September 2023 test at 52,000 miles, but this defect was resolved prior to the 2023-10-23 test, indicating the issue has not persisted. The 2017-04-25 test at 81,103 miles passed without defects, confirming that the previous owner did not have a record of brake wear, despite the vehicle's age. The mileage profile shows a notable gap between the 2017-04-25 test and the 2020-08-17 test, where the vehicle was tested at 92,202 miles. This 10,103-mile gap suggests the owner may have skipped routine maintenance during the intervening years, leading to accelerated wear on the suspension and drivetrain components. The 2021-10-23 test at 142,268 miles passed without defects, maintaining the overall safety record established by the earlier 2018-08-31 test at 92,202 miles. Given the stable MOT record and the fact that the 2017-04-25 test was the only time the vehicle was tested prior to the 2023-10-23 test, the buyer should inspect the suspension bushings and coil springs for wear. The lack of defects in the 2017-04-25 test indicates that the vehicle has been maintained in a way that preserves structural integrity, but the 2020-08-17 test at 116,082 miles may have been taken at a time when the owner was less diligent, potentially exposing the chassis to more wear.