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CX52 RFK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,481 mi
Last recorded167,481 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 RFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 167,481 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 165,926 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 159,541 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 152,523 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 145,225 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 137,524 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 126,189 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 118,027 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 111,151 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 104,394 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 98,322 miles

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 90,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting is broken

Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,587 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 81,587 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 76,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Ribbed belt worn

Fail 28 Sep 2012 76,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Ribbed belt worn

Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 66,830 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 66,830 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 60,886 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2009 60,886 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit on inner edges

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2008 51,976 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,598 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 38,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 10 Oct 2006 27,817 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 27,817 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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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CX52 RFK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX52 RFK, 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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What year was CX52 RFK registered?

CX52 RFK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is CX52 RFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX52 RFK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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