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SF52 VHZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

121,042 mi
Last recorded121,042 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 VHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 121,042 miles

condition and movement in both rear axle bushs Borderline

corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills and undesills

corrosion on front sub frame and suspension and rear axle and suspension

lift in both front top suspension mountings

security o/s/f outer cv boot and grease leak

uneven wear on both front tyres

Fail 14 Aug 2025 121,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

condition and movement in both rear axle bushs Borderline

corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills and undesills

corrosion on front sub frame and suspension and rear axle and suspension

lift in both front top suspension mountings

security o/s/f outer cv boot and grease leak

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 24 Aug 2024 119,115 miles

corrosion n/s and o/s sills and undersills

corrosion on front and rear sub frames and suspension

corrosion on front floors around sub frame mountings

intensity of both headlamp aims

uneven wear on both front tyres on inner edges

Fail 24 Aug 2024 119,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion n/s and o/s sills and undersills

corrosion on front and rear sub frames and suspension

corrosion on front floors around sub frame mountings

intensity of both headlamp aims

uneven wear on both front tyres on inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2023 118,092 miles

condition n/s and o/s steering rack gaiters

condition of all brake pipes

corrosion both rear under sills and outer sills

corrosion on front sub frame and around mountings

n/s/r brake binding

uneven wear on both front tyres on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2022 117,012 miles

condition of all brake pipes

lift in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 7 Aug 2021 114,209 miles

Security n/s steering rack gaiter

lift in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 27 Aug 2020 113,284 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 113,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (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))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 110,040 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 110,039 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 105,421 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 105,380 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 100,140 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 100,109 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 94,426 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 94,399 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 88,631 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 85,346 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 82,961 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 76,956 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 71,000 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 63,547 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 58,310 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 52,786 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 47,067 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 38,063 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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SF52 VHZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SF52 VHZ, 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 SF52 VHZ registered?

SF52 VHZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is SF52 VHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF52 VHZ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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