2002 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · N1 FYW

The vehicle holds a valid MOT as of December 2025, passing the most recent test at 69,218 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable with no recorded defects across five tests spanning two years, though the history shows two unexplained failures in October 2025 and June 2024, both with no defects documented. This pattern of passing and failing without recorded mechanical faults suggests the failures may relate to non-structural items such as emissions or documentation rather than progressive wear on components. The mileage accumulation is low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,884 miles per year. Between June 2023 and December 2025, the odometer advanced only 5,486 miles across roughly 30 months, indicating light use or extended periods of inactivity. The two failed tests occurred at identical mileages to the preceding passes (65,593 and 69,206 miles), with the October 2025 failure occurring just 49 days before the December 2025 pass at essentially the same reading, suggesting the vehicle was rectified and re-tested quickly. The MOT history does not flag specific recurring faults in suspension, brakes, or structural components, so no data-driven inspection priorities emerge from the record itself. Given the low annual mileage and the vehicle's age, a buyer should inspect for corrosion around the sills, rear suspension mounting points, and exhaust system, which are common failure areas on 2002 Beetles that often develop issues when vehicles stand for long periods. The binding calipers and seized sliders that frequently affect low-mileage older VWs should also be checked, as should the condition of the coil springs and suspension bushes for perishing or cracking.