2002 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · SJ02 BFP
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 31,112 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ02 BFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/08/2024
- 31,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ02 BFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Beetle (SJ02 BFP) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired on sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on inner ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired on sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))”.
SJ02 BFP Mileage History
- 19/07/202230,293 mi
- 20/07/202230,293 mi
- 21/07/202330,745 mi+452 mi
- 08/08/202330,752 mi+7 mi
- 14/08/202431,112 mi+360 mi
Average of roughly 395 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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