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AE52 SVV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

132,367 mi
Last recorded132,367 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 SVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 132,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 132,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 128,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 128,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 123,070 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 123,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 120,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 120,716 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 118,090 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 112,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 112,726 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 100,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Jun 2019 100,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Jul 2018 92,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 92,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 83,382 miles

offside front tyre bald on outer edge and worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 77,147 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 74,265 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014
Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,630 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 63,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake discs all corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,394 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,194 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 62,109 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 54,468 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2007 44,920 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 44,920 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 369,066 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 30,541 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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AE52 SVV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE52 SVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE52 SVV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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