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SA52 XFP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,756 mi
Last recorded84,756 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 XFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 84,756 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside headlamp bracket damage

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 84,756 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside headlamp bracket damage

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 78,167 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 78,167 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 73,171 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 68,171 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 68,171 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 58,341 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 58,341 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 47,920 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 47,920 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 41,945 miles

cat convertor rattling

Pass 4 Nov 2008 34,109 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 25,809 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 21,895 miles

centre exhaust silencer mounting broken but still supporting exhaust system

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 XFP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XFP, 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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What year was SA52 XFP registered?

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

Is SA52 XFP safe to buy?

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