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LN52 EBZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

23,511 mi
Last recorded23,511 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 EBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 23,511 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 23,111 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 23,111 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 22,663 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 22,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie Rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 22,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie Rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 21,626 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 21,117 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 20,569 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 20,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2019 19,692 miles

osr tyre cracking

Fail 15 Aug 2019 19,692 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nsr number plate bulb inop. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

osr tyre cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2018 18,054 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 18,053 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 17,354 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 16,420 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 15,497 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 14,749 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 14,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 13,637 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 12,434 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 11,244 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 10,225 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 9,324 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 9,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 8,319 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 7,267 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 22,741 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 6,345 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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LN52 EBZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 LN52 EBZ, 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 LN52 EBZ registered?

LN52 EBZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is LN52 EBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN52 EBZ shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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