2002 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · RA52 DZV
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 213,085 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA52 DZV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2024
- 213,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA52 DZV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Beetle (RA52 DZV) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
RA52 DZV Mileage History
- 20/09/2022211,620 mi
- 27/09/2022211,640 mi+20 mi
- 19/09/2023212,371 mi+731 mi
- 24/09/2024213,085 mi+714 mi
Average of roughly 728 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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