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LD52 EAW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,549 mi
Last recorded125,549 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 EAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 125,549 miles

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

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

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

Offside h/brake effort low

Fail 28 Sep 2018 125,546 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside h/brake effort low

Pass 6 Oct 2017 118,675 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 111,526 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 102,603 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 94,840 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 86,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2013 86,837 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 79,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 72,409 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2010 66,094 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,837 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,885 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2007 44,959 miles

both front tyres worn badly on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2006 39,001 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 39,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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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LD52 EAW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LD52 EAW, 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 LD52 EAW registered?

LD52 EAW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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