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LB52 BUG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

30,644 mi
Last recorded30,644 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 30,644 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 27,562 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 25,940 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 25,940 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 24,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chip in zone b of screen

oil leak engine (REAR MAIN OIL SEAL)

Fail 10 Jun 2021 24,610 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak engine (REAR MAIN OIL SEAL)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both head lamp lenses starting to mist

chip in zone b of screen

Pass 11 Jun 2020 21,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 19,942 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 19,942 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 19,931 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 19,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 19,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 19,872 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 19,872 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 19,762 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 19,354 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 19,035 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 18,489 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 17,396 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 16,199 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Sep 2010 16,199 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,322 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,136 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 13,121 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 11,181 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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LB52 BUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LB52 BUG, 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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LB52 BUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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