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VX52 CHC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

113,946 mi
Last recorded113,946 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 CHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 113,946 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 112,700 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 110,568 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 109,605 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 109,586 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 108,650 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 108,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 106,532 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 106,532 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 102,194 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 96,386 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 89,506 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 80,854 miles

play in offside rack end

Pass 28 Feb 2015 72,875 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 72,875 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 70,186 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 60,965 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 60,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 54,233 miles

damage to o/s and n/s outer sills

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 49,969 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,917 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 44,141 miles

slight play in os steering rack end

Pass 29 Mar 2008 38,960 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 32,744 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 28,093 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 27,196 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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VX52 CHC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VX52 CHC, 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 VX52 CHC registered?

VX52 CHC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is VX52 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX52 CHC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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