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SL52 URK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 129,437 miles on the clock, averaging 6,358 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL52 URK

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,437
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
6,358

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,437 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,358
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL52 URK 19k47k74k102k129k '05'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,437 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,437 miles
Since last MOT+11,277 miles
PASS
Mileage118,160 miles
Since last MOT+1,359 miles
PASS
Mileage116,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,801 miles
Since last MOT+2,164 miles
PASS
Mileage114,637 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,560 miles
Since last MOT+3,478 miles
PASS
Mileage111,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,082 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,062 miles
Since last MOT+2,430 miles
PASS
Mileage108,632 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,625 miles
Since last MOT+3,662 miles
PASS
Mileage104,963 miles
Since last MOT+19,023 miles
PASS
Mileage85,940 miles
Since last MOT+291 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,649 miles
Since last MOT+10,661 miles
PASS
Mileage74,988 miles
Since last MOT+8,359 miles
PASS
Mileage66,629 miles
Since last MOT+6,949 miles
PASS
Mileage59,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,680 miles
Since last MOT+7,872 miles
PASS
Mileage51,808 miles
Since last MOT+9,275 miles
PASS
Mileage42,533 miles
Since last MOT+5,200 miles
PASS
Mileage37,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,333 miles
Since last MOT+8,221 miles
PASS
Mileage29,112 miles
Since last MOT+7,273 miles
PASS
Mileage21,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,839 miles
Since last MOT+2,894 miles
PASS
Mileage18,945 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
PASS
Mileage18,932 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 URK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SL52 URK

What car is SL52 URK?

SL52 URK is an black Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SL52 URK?

The last recorded mileage for SL52 URK was 129,437 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL52 URK passed its MOT?

SL52 URK has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2023.

Is SL52 URK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL52 URK 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 SL52 URK?

SL52 URK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.