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RE52 VHG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

153,525 mi
Last recorded153,525 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 VHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 153,525 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine mil light on

surface corrosion steering/suspension components

Fail 23 Jun 2026 153,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine mil light on

surface corrosion steering/suspension components

Pass 1 Jul 2025 150,373 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 150,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 149,986 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF & OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads are wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces scorn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front NSF & OSF suspension top mounts have play/ movement

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR & OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 149,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Headlight lenses cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF & OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads are wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces scorn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front NSF & OSF suspension top mounts have play/ movement

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR & OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 148,240 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

coolant leak.

Pass 11 Aug 2021 144,328 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 144,311 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2020 132,991 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 117,043 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 111,136 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 111,136 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 102,323 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 102,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 93,624 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 90,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Feb 2015 90,722 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Feb 2014 85,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 83,221 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 79,992 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Fail 16 Feb 2012 79,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Pass 28 Jul 2010 79,224 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 79,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 69,815 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 69,815 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 62,671 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 62,671 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 50,374 miles

All brake discs are corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 48,773 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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RE52 VHG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE52 VHG, 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 RE52 VHG registered?

RE52 VHG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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