2002 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · MJ52 XAX
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11/11/2002. Recorded mileage 137,530 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/04/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1896cc
MJ52 XAX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/03/2023
- 137,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MJ52 XAX Mileage History
- 28/03/2022133,049 mi
- 06/04/2022133,049 mi
- 21/03/2023137,530 mi+4,481 mi
Average of roughly 4,574 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
MJ52 XAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Beetle (MJ52 XAX) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded out of rear hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))”.
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