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EX52 MWG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Volkswagen Beetle Petrol 1596cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 159,877 miles on the clock, averaging 8,633 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX52 MWG

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,877
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,633

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading159,877 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,633
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX52 MWG 30k62k95k127k160k '05'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,877 miles
Since last MOT+363 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,514 miles
Since last MOT+18,683 miles
PASS
Mileage140,831 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,831 miles
Since last MOT+4,595 miles
PASS
Mileage136,236 miles
Since last MOT+248 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,988 miles
Since last MOT+9,392 miles
PASS
Mileage126,596 miles
Since last MOT+5,898 miles
PASS
Mileage120,698 miles
Since last MOT+7,919 miles
PASS
Mileage112,779 miles
Since last MOT+4,657 miles
PASS
Mileage108,122 miles
Since last MOT+4,767 miles
PASS
Mileage103,355 miles
Since last MOT+5,768 miles
PASS
Mileage97,587 miles
Since last MOT+8,780 miles
PASS
Mileage88,807 miles
Since last MOT+8,675 miles
PASS
Mileage80,132 miles
Since last MOT+1,815 miles
PASS
Mileage78,317 miles
Since last MOT+12,789 miles
PASS
Mileage65,528 miles
Since last MOT+12,902 miles
PASS
Mileage52,626 miles
Since last MOT+12,945 miles
PASS
Mileage39,681 miles
Since last MOT+10,105 miles
PASS
Mileage29,576 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 MWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EX52 MWG

What car is EX52 MWG?

EX52 MWG is an red Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EX52 MWG?

The last recorded mileage for EX52 MWG was 159,877 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX52 MWG passed its MOT?

EX52 MWG has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2020.

Is EX52 MWG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX52 MWG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EX52 MWG?

EX52 MWG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.