2002 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · VA51 ASU
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 101,350 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,350 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA51 ASU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 101,350 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA51 ASU 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 (VA51 ASU) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 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: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
VA51 ASU Mileage History
- 17/08/2023102,608 mi
- 06/08/2024101,959 mi-649 mi
- 07/08/2024101,959 mi
- 13/08/2025101,350 mi-609 mi
- 13/08/2025101,350 mi
Average of roughly -632 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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