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LD52 PYA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,946 mi
Last recorded115,946 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 PYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 115,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 109,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 109,253 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 105,894 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2016 101,717 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust loose at joints

Pass 23 Oct 2015 97,445 miles

small amount of smear from nsf wiper blade

Fail 23 Oct 2015 97,445 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small amount of smear from nsf wiper blade

Pass 29 Oct 2014 91,896 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 84,118 miles

Bonnet release lever Faulty

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 77,152 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 77,147 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 73,431 miles

N/s/f tyre showing sign`s of fouling

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

O/s/f tyre showing sign`s of fouling

Fail 24 Oct 2011 73,431 miles

N/s/f tyre showing sign`s of fouling

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

O/s/f tyre showing sign`s of fouling

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 63,007 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 60,434 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 60,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 59,525 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 59,525 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 53,041 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 PYA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PYA, 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 PYA registered?

LD52 PYA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is LD52 PYA safe to buy?

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