MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outlet on cat (7.1.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside play in steering rack
oil leak
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge
n/s/r tyre worn close to wear markers
rear brake discs worn
rear brake pads worn to limit
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FL52 LSX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 FL52 LSX, 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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What year was FL52 LSX registered?
FL52 LSX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 October 2002.
Is FL52 LSX safe to buy?
The MOT history for FL52 LSX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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