1998 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · R52 XEL
1998 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 116,679 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R52 XEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 116,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R52 XEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Beetle (R52 XEL) between December 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R52 XEL Mileage History
- 10/12/2021103,608 mi
- 23/01/2025105,957 mi+2,349 mi
- 28/01/2025105,959 mi+2 mi
- 12/01/2026116,676 mi+10,717 mi
- 13/01/2026116,679 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,193 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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