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RL52 UKB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

149,994 mi
Last recorded149,994 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 UKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 149,994 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 141,666 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 141,664 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 132,190 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 132,190 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 131,022 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 129,915 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 129,915 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 128,121 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Slight leak f/o/side cv gator

Pass 25 Jul 2020 127,291 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 127,291 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 125,562 miles

Rear tyres worn

Pass 17 Jul 2018 122,908 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 122,908 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 119,571 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 116,755 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 112,551 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 112,551 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 107,505 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 107,498 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

stone chips in windsreen corrosion exhaust centre bracket adrift o/s/f n/s/f lower suspension arms rear inner bushes splitting rear coil springs rusty slight lift o/s/f n/s/f top strut mounts

Pass 5 Sep 2013 97,885 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 83,803 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 81,945 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 72,952 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 72,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 58,584 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 39,727 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy,recommend changing

rear tyres perishing and wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Feb 2008 24,607 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,328 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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RL52 UKB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 RL52 UKB, 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 RL52 UKB registered?

RL52 UKB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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