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DK52 XST

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

50,347 mi
Last recorded50,347 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 XST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 50,347 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Mar 2025 46,630 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Apr 2024 44,901 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Apr 2023 40,968 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexy brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mount bushes nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front nsf osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes worn nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front nsf osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked also getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill been repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill been repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes nsr osr (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates front and rear (0.1 (b))

advise general corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components,subframe,rear axle

Pass 22 Apr 2022 39,461 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flex brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 39,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens deterioratd (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flex brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 39,283 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Sep 2018 39,280 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes covered in grease

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 38,018 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 37,386 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 36,014 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 34,423 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 32,699 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 31,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,055 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,410 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 28,410 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2010 25,534 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,794 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 22,794 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 20,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 20,112 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 16,984 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,731 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 9,225 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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DK52 XST is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DK52 XST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK52 XST registered?

DK52 XST is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is DK52 XST safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK52 XST shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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