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RE52 XOS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,211 mi
Last recorded106,211 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 XOS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 106,211 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 102,055 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 97,658 miles

advanced corrosion exhaust system and hangers

Pass 8 Nov 2016 93,453 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 93,453 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 88,987 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 88,987 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 83,735 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 78,255 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 72,642 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 72,642 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 65,871 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 65,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 60,606 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,109 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 55,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 47,433 miles

rear pads wearing low

Pass 7 Nov 2007 41,353 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 41,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 35,197 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 27,572 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 XOS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XOS, 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 XOS registered?

RE52 XOS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 November 2002.

Is RE52 XOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 XOS shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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