2002 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · SA52 XFL
2002 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 169,087 miles. MOT valid until 20/11/2026. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,087 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
SA52 XFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 169,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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SA52 XFL Mileage History
- 12/10/2023164,943 mi
- 15/10/2024166,875 mi+1,932 mi
- 12/11/2024166,875 mi
- 12/11/2025169,086 mi+2,211 mi
- 21/11/2025169,087 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,963 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SA52 XFL 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 (SA52 XFL) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 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: Steering (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Power steering component leaking pipes into steering rack (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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