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SA52 XFW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,506 mi
Last recorded80,506 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 XFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 80,506 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 76,772 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 76,772 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 69,233 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 58,993 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 49,213 miles

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

front tyres havecuts but not showing cords!

rear tyres have cracks but not showing cords!

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,261 miles

both rear tyres have cracks to side wall but NOT to cords

Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,338 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 34,226 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,346 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 24,782 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 XFW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XFW, 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

How do I check the history of SA52 XFW?

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What year was SA52 XFW registered?

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

Is SA52 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA52 XFW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SA52 XFW have outstanding finance?

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