CarVerify

Free Car Check

S55 XYN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,491 mi
Last recorded151,491 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

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

RegistrationS55 XYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 151,491 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front body damage on passenger side skirt

Nearside Front headlight dimmer than o/s

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded but not hole

air bag lamp is not working

brake pedal is spongy

Fail 8 Jul 2022 151,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating binding and disc has material flacking off (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front body damage on passenger side skirt

Nearside Front headlight dimmer than o/s

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 146,678 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Lower fog light not working

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread close to wear bars and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened swept area corroding and surface reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake only just made minimum effort 16%

small chip in windscreen

suspension starting to corrode

Fail 12 Dec 2020 146,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight misting and slight damage to lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Lower fog light not working

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread close to wear bars and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened swept area corroding and surface reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake only just made minimum effort 16%

small chip in windscreen

suspension starting to corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2019 137,782 miles

Nearside door and sill damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2018 135,660 miles

Nearside DOOR AND SILL DAMAGED

Pass 23 Feb 2017 128,910 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 128,910 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 124,478 miles

4 wheel centre caps fitted.

Fail 8 Feb 2016 124,478 miles

4 wheel centre caps fitted.

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 116,451 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 116,451 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 107,935 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 99,941 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 91,897 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 77,721 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 70,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 70,086 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 63,995 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 58,383 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 47,131 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 38,132 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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

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.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S55 XYN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S55 XYN, 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 S55 XYN?

You can check the full history of S55 XYN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S55 XYN registered?

S55 XYN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is S55 XYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 XYN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S55 XYN 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 S55 XYN. 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.