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HV52 LCZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,805 mi
Last recorded129,805 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 LCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2020 129,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 126,819 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside headlamp light slightly reduced output

Pass 15 Nov 2018 122,706 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 122,706 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 116,545 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 110,850 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 107,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 107,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 107,054 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Pass 29 Oct 2014 105,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hub caps fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2014 105,312 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hub caps fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2013 100,011 miles

Eng Light On

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2013 100,011 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Eng Light On

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2012 93,827 miles

Engine warning light illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre wearing low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Oct 2012 93,827 miles

Engine warning light illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre wearing low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Sep 2011 87,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs wearing low

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Sep 2011 87,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs wearing low

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Sep 2010 82,819 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 74,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing close to wearbars

offside rear tyre "feathering" inner tread

Pass 21 Sep 2009 74,970 miles

front tyres wearing close to wearbars

offside rear tyre "feathering" inner tread

Pass 11 Sep 2008 64,102 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 56,348 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 56,344 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 44,777 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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HV52 LCZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HV52 LCZ, 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 HV52 LCZ registered?

HV52 LCZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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