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SA52 XFD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,567 mi
Last recorded69,567 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 69,567 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 66,969 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 66,534 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 57,257 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 53,729 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 89,282 miles

Front reg plate damaged

front head lamps starting todeteriate

nearside sill corroded at front

offside sill accident damage

oil leak at filter +offside front drive shaft

spare tyre deflated

Fail 8 Jun 2018 52,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front reg plate damaged

front head lamps starting todeteriate

nearside sill corroded at front

offside sill accident damage

oil leak at filter +offside front drive shaft

spare tyre deflated

Pass 12 Jun 2017 50,450 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 12 Jun 2017 50,549 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,629 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 48,628 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement hand brake return spring missing (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at offside & nearside outer sills 30cms from axle fixings (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal functionally incomplete excessive travel (3.3.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

service brake not tested

Pass 11 May 2015 47,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 May 2015 47,136 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

offside rear side wall damage

Pass 2 Apr 2014 44,967 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 43,025 miles

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

front brake pipes and n/sr corroded at ends

o/sr brake discs corroed on inner face

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,159 miles

handbrake performance low

nail nsr tyre

roughness spinning front wheels gearbox

some dents and scratches

Fail 18 Sep 2012 39,159 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust clamps deteriorated and mount broken

handbrake performance low

nail nsr tyre

nsr brake disc corroded and lever off stop

osf suspension arm bush split

osr brake slight bind

roughness spinnign front wheels?

some dents and scratches

Pass 12 Oct 2011 35,320 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front exhaust shield insecure / centre mount broken / clamps badly corroded

gearbox sump corroded

osf suspension arm bush split

rea brake discs corroded / slight bind osr / nsr hbrake lever off stop

Pass 26 Jul 2010 31,359 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES & OSR TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT / nail nsr tyre 2055516W

couple dents scratches & front bumper cracked

drivers door sticking

exhaust centre mount broken off & sleeve clamps badly corroded

nsr brake disc inner face edge corroded/ nsr handbrake lever off stop & osr spring been fitted / osr performance low

osf wishbone bush seperating

play handbrake

windscreen marked

Pass 2 Oct 2008 26,811 miles

bonnet safety catch sticking

osf tyre & osr tyre close to limit 2055516W

osf wiper torn

osr park brake performance low

slight travel at brake pedal

Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,681 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked

n/s wiper torn

o/sr sevice & parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 5 Oct 2005 17,412 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 XFD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver 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 SA52 XFD, 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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SA52 XFD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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