2002 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · SL02 AEO
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2002. Recorded mileage 68,539 miles. MOT valid until 07/04/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1595cc
SL02 AEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 68,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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SL02 AEO Mileage History
- 30/03/202460,184 mi
- 01/04/202564,249 mi+4,065 mi
- 09/04/202564,284 mi+35 mi
- 24/03/202668,528 mi+4,244 mi
- 31/03/202668,539 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 4,175 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL02 AEO 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 (SL02 AEO) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))”.
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