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LF52 OEP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,040 mi
Last recorded91,040 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 OEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 91,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in steering rack

Fail 28 Apr 2018 90,961 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in steering rack

Pass 2 May 2017 89,734 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 84,984 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front steering rack joints have slight play

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Aug 2015 81,777 miles

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

cracks to n/s/r tyre

damage to body panels

rusr to rear brake pipes

Fail 7 Aug 2015 81,777 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

cracks to n/s/r tyre

damage to body panels

Pass 6 Aug 2014 77,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

damage to various body panels

Fail 6 Aug 2014 77,223 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

damage to various body panels

Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

damage to body panels

damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 24 Jul 2013 71,677 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

damage to body panels

damage to n/s/f tyre wall

engine warning lamp on

Pass 1 Aug 2012 67,052 miles

EML light on

chips on screen

slight play in rack

Fail 31 Jul 2012 67,052 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light on

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chips on screen

o/s mirror glass cracked

slight play in rack

Pass 3 Aug 2011 62,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filter deteriorated

n/s wiper deteriorated

o/s handbrake cable deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2010 58,132 miles

Both front anti-roll bar d-bushes slightly worn.

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Minor chips in front windscreen.

Minor cut in n/s front inner tyre wall.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 58,132 miles

Both front anti-roll bar d-bushes slightly worn.

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Minor chips in front windscreen.

Minor cut in n/s front inner tyre wall.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 53,424 miles

Breather pipe split

Exhaust in poor condition (Minor leak from centre)

N/S/F & O/S/R tyres small cuts in sidewalls

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2008 48,672 miles

engine rpm erratic

o/s/f indicator starting to fade

Pass 16 Aug 2007 43,027 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2006 34,792 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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LF52 OEP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc 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 LF52 OEP, 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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LF52 OEP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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