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LD52 PXY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,244 mi
Last recorded103,244 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 PXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 103,244 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both effected (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corroded under vehicle

Fail 21 Jun 2022 103,244 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both effected (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corroded under vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2021 96,536 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubbers are slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

slight corrosion becoming evident on under body and components

Fail 26 Jun 2021 96,536 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubbers are slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

slight corrosion becoming evident on under body and components

Pass 6 Jul 2020 88,360 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip on Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip on Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Damage to lower front bumper

Headlights discoloured

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion on exhaust system

Slight corrosion on underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 79,409 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front discs lipped & slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear discs lipped & slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 79,409 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front discs lipped & slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear discs lipped & slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 71,414 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 71,414 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 65,182 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 56,477 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 51,756 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,682 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 44,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,424 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 39,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 39,992 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,948 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,723 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 27,457 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,457 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,318 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 23,318 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 19,154 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 14,919 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 PXY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PXY, 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 PXY registered?

LD52 PXY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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