MOT Status
ValidMileage
162,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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
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
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of HG52 XOU?
You can check the full history of HG52 XOU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was HG52 XOU registered?
HG52 XOU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 December 2002.
Is HG52 XOU safe to buy?
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.
Does HG52 XOU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HG52 XOU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.