2002 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · WN52 VCV
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 29,660 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN52 VCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 29,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN52 VCV 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 (WN52 VCV) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
WN52 VCV Mileage History
- 18/10/202226,805 mi
- 17/10/202327,825 mi+1,020 mi
- 20/09/202428,627 mi+802 mi
- 21/10/202529,659 mi+1,032 mi
- 28/10/202529,660 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 943 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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