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EX52 LOA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,967 mi
Last recorded65,967 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 LOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 65,967 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 64,090 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 64,090 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 60,792 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 57,823 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 57,823 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 54,766 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 54,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 51,267 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 47,715 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,119 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 40,586 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,834 miles

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

due to uneven wear of tyres suspect wheel alignment may be in need of adjustment

Fail 18 Oct 2010 36,834 miles

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

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

due to uneven wear of tyres suspect wheel alignment may be in need of adjustment

Pass 23 Oct 2009 33,457 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,039 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 26,524 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 21,620 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 17,024 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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EX52 LOA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX52 LOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX52 LOA?

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What year was EX52 LOA registered?

EX52 LOA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is EX52 LOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 LOA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX52 LOA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EX52 LOA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

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