2002 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · OY52 XUR
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 142,554 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,554 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY52 XUR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/11/2022
- 142,554 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY52 XUR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Beetle (OY52 XUR) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
OY52 XUR Mileage History
- 06/11/2021137,156 mi
- 02/11/2022142,554 mi+5,398 mi
Average of roughly 5,464 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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