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SA52 XFC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

80,795 mi
Last recorded80,795 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 80,795 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 77,799 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 72,804 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 72,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 69,167 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 69,167 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 65,843 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 65,843 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 63,164 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 60,217 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

nsf fog lamp inop

nsr reverse light lens broken

osf tyre bald inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2019 58,028 miles

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

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

osf tyre bald inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2018 55,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 52,358 miles

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 49,624 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 49,624 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 47,022 miles

Engine management malfunction warning lamp on!

Fail 6 Jul 2015 47,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management malfunction warning lamp on!

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 44,500 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,632 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 33,016 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 30,293 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,077 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,109 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 21,745 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 21,134 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 20,303 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 15,607 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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SA52 XFC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 XFC, 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 XFC registered?

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

Is SA52 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA52 XFC shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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