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LC52 MFJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,644 mi
Last recorded38,644 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 MFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 38,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Damp around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 37,798 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 36,975 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 36,975 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 36,239 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 35,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 35,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 34,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 33,771 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level high

Pass 12 Oct 2018 32,757 miles

oil level high

Fail 12 Oct 2018 32,757 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

oil level high

Pass 30 Oct 2017 31,265 miles

oil level high

Pass 14 Oct 2016 29,716 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 28,214 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 26,910 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 25,256 miles

battery cable & fuse corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 24,061 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 22,985 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 21,455 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 19,391 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 17,379 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 15,095 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 13,182 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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LC52 MFJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LC52 MFJ, 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 LC52 MFJ registered?

LC52 MFJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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