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SA02 XLN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,008 mi
Last recorded129,008 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 XLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 129,008 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 124,667 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 121,275 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 111,790 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 108,983 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 97,805 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 90,399 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 88,051 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake dics corroded on inside surface and brake back plates corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bush slighty split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 85,627 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 82,127 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 72,131 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 65,343 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 59,062 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 52,025 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 44,471 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 36,070 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 26,862 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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SA02 XLN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SA02 XLN, 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

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What year was SA02 XLN registered?

SA02 XLN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is SA02 XLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA02 XLN shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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