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LC52 MFK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

126,871 mi
Last recorded126,871 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 MFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 126,871 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 126,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 118,177 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 118,175 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 108,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 101,594 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 97,936 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 97,936 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 93,512 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 89,650 miles

EML on

Front Both tyres cuts in tread/perishing

Rear Both tyres heavily perishing

Fail 9 Nov 2017 89,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

Front Both tyres cuts in tread/perishing

Rear Both tyres heavily perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2016 85,500 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 85,499 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 80,959 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides fronts (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 75,481 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges 2mm

center rear stop lamp not working

lift in both front top suspension mmounts

o/s handbrake cable in poor condition

rear exhaust box mount in poor condition

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 10 Dec 2013 72,859 miles

Centre brake light not working.

Exhaust corroded.

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 72,859 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre brake light not working.

Exhaust corroded.

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 71,606 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded.

Slight wear offside front inner pad.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 69,403 miles

Engine breather spilt.

Fail 30 Nov 2011 69,403 miles

Engine breather spilt.

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 67,397 miles

o/s cv gaiter in poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2009 61,407 miles

exhaust centre pipe bracket insecure

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

slight play in front suspension leg top mounts

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Nov 2009 61,407 miles

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

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

exhaust centre pipe bracket insecure

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

slight play in front suspension leg top mounts

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2008 53,588 miles

bracket broken on exhaust centre pipe

front brake discs and pads worn

rear tyres worn on edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Dec 2007 46,947 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,898 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 37,898 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 29,273 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 MFK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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