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AU52 LWR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

230,432 mi
Last recorded230,432 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 LWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 230,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 230,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 230,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 213,498 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 213,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 202,885 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 202,885 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 191,173 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 191,007 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 176,821 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 176,821 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 163,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Sep 2013 163,698 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Sep 2012 150,882 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Sep 2012 150,882 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2011 137,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 137,907 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 122,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 110,195 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 95,879 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2007 80,164 miles

offside front brake binding

Pass 15 Sep 2006 61,752 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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AU52 LWR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU52 LWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AU52 LWR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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