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LK52 YRU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,829 mi
Last recorded111,829 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 YRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 111,829 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 95,409 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 95,409 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 85,938 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 83,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 78,245 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 74,283 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 69,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 63,186 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,230 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 57,230 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,082 miles

front shock asorber gaiters split,

Pass 21 Dec 2010 39,619 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 29,272 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 29,270 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,554 miles

all tyres outer wall has cracks

rear number plate has background water marks

Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,882 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 19,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake disc inner corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2006 19,006 miles

both front brake disc inner corroded

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 YRU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YRU, 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

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What year was LK52 YRU registered?

LK52 YRU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is LK52 YRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK52 YRU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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