2002 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · LA52 VDJ
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 84,033 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA52 VDJ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 84,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA52 VDJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Beetle (LA52 VDJ) between August 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Steering (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
LA52 VDJ Mileage History
- 29/08/200613,640 mi
- 16/08/200715,887 mi+2,247 mi
- 28/08/200818,510 mi+2,623 mi
- 25/08/200920,914 mi+2,404 mi
- 03/08/201023,181 mi+2,267 mi
- 23/08/201127,802 mi+4,621 mi
- 22/08/201229,828 mi+2,026 mi
- 15/08/201331,420 mi+1,592 mi
- 20/08/201435,981 mi+4,561 mi
- 22/09/201540,999 mi+5,018 mi
- 21/09/201644,385 mi+3,386 mi
- 21/09/201747,343 mi+2,958 mi
- 26/09/201747,405 mi+62 mi
- 17/09/201851,136 mi+3,731 mi
- 19/09/201960,100 mi+8,964 mi
- 26/09/201960,105 mi+5 mi
- 28/09/202062,641 mi+2,536 mi
- 28/09/202062,641 mi
- 24/09/202167,459 mi+4,818 mi
- 28/09/202274,754 mi+7,295 mi
- 29/09/202274,757 mi+3 mi
- 25/09/202378,235 mi+3,478 mi
- 27/09/202378,235 mi
- 04/10/202481,093 mi+2,858 mi
- 07/10/202481,093 mi
- 01/10/202584,033 mi+2,940 mi
- 01/10/202584,033 mi
Average of roughly 3,687 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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