2002 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · PF51 XNJ
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 118,450 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PF51 XNJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2023
- 118,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PF51 XNJ 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 (PF51 XNJ) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PF51 XNJ Mileage History
- 09/09/2022117,228 mi
- 09/09/2022117,228 mi
- 15/09/2023118,450 mi+1,222 mi
Average of roughly 1,203 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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