2002 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · LS52 RYH
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 151,526 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS52 RYH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/08/2026
- 151,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS52 RYH 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 (LS52 RYH) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
LS52 RYH Mileage History
- 16/08/2024143,065 mi
- 21/08/2024143,069 mi+4 mi
- 18/08/2025147,400 mi+4,331 mi
- 26/08/2025147,405 mi+5 mi
- 25/08/2026151,526 mi+4,121 mi
Average of roughly 4,182 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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