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SA52 XEP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

81,240 mi
Last recorded81,240 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 XEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 81,240 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 80,104 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 77,841 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 77,225 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 76,046 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 75,236 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 71,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Oct 2020 71,698 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2019 68,497 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 62,391 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 56,187 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 48,458 miles

brake pedal soft

Pass 7 Oct 2015 46,986 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall cracked

Under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 1 Oct 2014 45,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 41,842 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 41,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 38,938 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2011 35,245 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 31,872 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,281 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,240 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 23,240 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 17,762 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 17,759 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 13,142 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SA52 XEP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 SA52 XEP, 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 SA52 XEP registered?

SA52 XEP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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