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EV52 SAM

2022 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,218 mi
Last recorded16,218 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV52 SAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2022
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 16,218 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 73,492 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 11,663 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 64,254 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 55,701 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 46,707 miles

under tray and under body covers fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2022 46,705 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size:235/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

under tray and under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2021 36,946 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 28,791 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020

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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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EV52 SAM is a 2022 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EV52 SAM, 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 4 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EV52 SAM?

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What year was EV52 SAM registered?

EV52 SAM is a 2022 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 November 2022.

Is EV52 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV52 SAM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EV52 SAM have outstanding finance?

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