2002 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · WM02 FSY
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 82,486 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,486 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WM02 FSY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 82,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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WM02 FSY Mileage History
- 04/05/202381,240 mi
- 23/05/202482,322 mi+1,082 mi
- 31/05/202482,322 mi
- 23/06/202582,474 mi+152 mi
- 30/10/202582,486 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 500 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WM02 FSY 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 (WM02 FSY) between May 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely”; “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
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