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LF52 CVH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,430 mi
Last recorded96,430 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 CVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 96,430 miles

EML ON

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR

n/s/f flexible stalk casing missing

wear to front tyres

Fail 1 Nov 2013 96,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

EML ON

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR

n/s/f flexible stalk casing missing

wear to front tyres

Fail 24 Nov 2012 87,850 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 87,850 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 81,024 miles

centre stop lamp not working

slight damage to o/s/f door mirror glass unit

Pass 30 Dec 2010 73,440 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 73,440 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

engine management lamp on

front brake discs wear

Pass 5 Dec 2009 64,500 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 64,500 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 56,353 miles

EML Light on

Pass 27 Dec 2007 48,846 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 396,464 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 31,555 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 31,555 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)

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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LF52 CVH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LF52 CVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF52 CVH?

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What year was LF52 CVH registered?

LF52 CVH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is LF52 CVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 CVH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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