2002 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · RL52 UKB
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 141,666 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RL52 UKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
- 141,666 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RL52 UKB Mileage History
- 24/07/2023131,022 mi
- 20/07/2024132,190 mi+1,168 mi
- 20/07/2024132,190 mi
- 25/07/2025141,664 mi+9,474 mi
- 28/07/2025141,666 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RL52 UKB 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 2002 Volkswagen Beetle (RL52 UKB) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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