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HG52 XOU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

162,254 mi
Last recorded162,254 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 XOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 162,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 161,690 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 21 Oct 2024 161,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges / devoid of tread on inner edge / 1.8mm / advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges / devoid of tread on inner edge / 2.0mm / advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread / perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2023 158,935 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts / advanced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm / perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level on min (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres heavily worn on edges / advise replacement

chip in windscreen

Fail 23 Oct 2023 158,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts / advanced (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel hose chafing at fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm / perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level on min (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres heavily worn on edges / advise replacement

chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2022 152,658 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 143,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen swept area

Pass 21 Oct 2020 134,937 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 125,088 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 114,079 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 107,693 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 107,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 103,140 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel only 17% effort achieved--min 16% (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body sill panels and plastic splash panels damaged

front lower ball joint dust covers perished

rear brake discs corroded--slight bind on nsr

slight play detected in front roll bar inner bushes

Fail 20 Oct 2016 103,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel only 17% effort achieved--min 16% (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body sill panels and plastic splash panels damaged

front lower ball joint dust covers perished

rear brake discs corroded--slight bind on nsr

slight play detected in front roll bar inner bushes

Pass 9 Sep 2015 96,973 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

both body sills damage--dented

child fitted to nsr

front plastic side panels--splash shields damaged and loose

Fail 9 Sep 2015 96,973 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

both body sills damage--dented

child fitted to nsr

front plastic side panels--splash shields damaged and loose

Pass 10 Sep 2014 93,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

child seat osr

very slight brake bind on rear

Pass 25 Feb 2013 88,724 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 77,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,757 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,013 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 47,626 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 41,446 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 34,487 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 31,806 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 23,127 miles

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

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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HG52 XOU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HG52 XOU, 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 HG52 XOU registered?

HG52 XOU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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The MOT history for HG52 XOU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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