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LM52 EFX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

127,966 mi
Last recorded127,966 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 EFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 127,966 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s/r & O/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 127,966 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s/r & O/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 127,965 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 118,814 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 118,802 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2017 117,287 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 117,287 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 113,370 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 108,114 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 108,114 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 100,522 miles

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

front & rear number plates delaminated

front number plate slightly loose

front tyres worn on inner edges

mid/rear exhaust body heat shield insecure/rattling

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

rear tyres worn to limit in places

Fail 16 May 2014 100,521 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

engine light on

front & rear number plates delaminated

front indicstor bulbs starting to show white light

front number plate slightly loose

front tyres worn on inner edges

mid/rear exhaust body heat shield insecure/rattling

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

o/s/r coil spring corroded

rear tyres worn to limit in places

Fail 24 May 2013 90,667 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 90,667 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 76,358 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 76,358 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,380 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 67,380 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 54,081 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 54,080 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 33,890 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 33,890 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 31,745 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 28,929 miles

front brake pads approx 70% worn

o/s/f brake disc corroded & lipped

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

rear pads approx 70% worn

spare tyre close to legal limit

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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LM52 EFX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 LM52 EFX, 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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LM52 EFX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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