2002 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · SV02 SVP
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 84,920 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV02 SVP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 84,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV02 SVP 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 (SV02 SVP) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 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: Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
SV02 SVP Mileage History
- 23/08/202384,920 mi
- 18/07/202584,920 mi
- 29/07/202584,920 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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