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LK52 TWJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,499 mi
Last recorded99,499 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 TWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 99,499 miles

offside steering arm has slight play

Fail 28 Mar 2013 99,499 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 11 May 2012 95,082 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 87,549 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2011 87,549 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 74,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 59,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2008 59,088 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2007 47,010 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 45,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2005 25,042 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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LK52 TWJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LK52 TWJ, 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 LK52 TWJ registered?

LK52 TWJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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