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LD52 EGE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,107 mi
Last recorded88,107 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 EGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 88,107 miles

engine hunting during and post emissions test

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge near mot limit

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r wheel buckled

oil leak(s)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 88,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure lense insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine hunting during and post emissions test

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge near mot limit

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r wheel buckled

oil leak(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 77,973 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 77,726 miles

Emissions not tested EPC light on and cannot maintain correct fast idle (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,838 miles

both rear coil springs starting to corroded

intermittent idle hunting

o/s/r wheel buckled

service light on

slight knock and play in steering rack

starter nosiey

Fail 21 Sep 2015 69,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear coil springs starting to corroded

intermittent idle hunting

o/s/r wheel buckled

service light on

slight knock and play in steering rack

starter nosiey

Fail 19 Sep 2014 63,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,963 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,237 miles

engine hunting

front discs worn

front pads near sensor

rear pads worn unevenly

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar mount , noisey on road

Fail 5 Sep 2013 57,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine hunting

front discs worn

front pads near sensor

rear pads worn unevenly

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar mount , noisey on road

Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,571 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 51,571 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,469 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 45,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish

front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish

slight klnock and play in steering

Pass 17 Sep 2010 38,800 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,223 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,218 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,374 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 19,805 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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LD52 EGE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LD52 EGE, 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 EGE registered?

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

Is LD52 EGE safe to buy?

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