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RE52 XOL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,690 mi
Last recorded73,690 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 XOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 73,690 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 70,797 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and perished on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil leaks

Fail 9 Sep 2025 70,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and perished on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil leaks

Pass 28 Aug 2024 68,403 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 65,806 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 65,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 63,561 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 60,619 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 60,619 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 58,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 54,198 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 50,606 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 46,936 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 43,870 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 40,878 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,798 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 33,415 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 31,430 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 28,139 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,597 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,703 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 20,286 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

both headlight alignment on maximum settings

Pass 23 Oct 2006 16,214 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 XOL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RE52 XOL, 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 RE52 XOL?

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What year was RE52 XOL registered?

RE52 XOL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is RE52 XOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 XOL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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