2002 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · RX52 XMM
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 50,869 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/04/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1984cc
RX52 XMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2025
- 50,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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RX52 XMM Mileage History
- 12/02/202246,077 mi
- 14/02/202246,077 mi
- 16/04/202446,102 mi+25 mi
- 16/04/202550,869 mi+4,767 mi
- 16/04/202550,869 mi
Average of roughly 1,510 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RX52 XMM 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 (RX52 XMM) between February 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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