MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,622 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine management light on
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine management light on
both front anti roll bar D bushes have slight play
both rear sub-frame suspension bushes becoming unbonded
front to n.s rear brake pipe slightly corroded
n.s front seat belt stalk cover missing but operates o.k
both front anti roll bar D bushes have slight play
both rear brake pipes slightly corroded
n.s front seat belt buckle cover damaged but functioning o.k
Nearside Front seat belt buckle outer casing missing
both front anti-roll bar D bushes worn
both front lower arm, rear bushes becoming unbonded
both front tyres wearing very smooth on inner edges (recommend replacing asap)
both rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front seat belt buckle outer casing missing
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
both front anti-roll bar D bushes worn
both front lower arm, rear bushes becoming unbonded
both front tyres wearing very smooth on inner edges (recommend replacing asap)
both rear brake pipes corroded
Front discs corroded.
Front pads low (approx 1000-1500 miles)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear discs corroded.
Rear pads low (1000-1500 miles approx)
n/s headlight clouded.
Emissions not tested Emissions not tested due to severely corroded/holed exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front discs corroded.
Front pads low (approx 1000-1500 miles)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear discs corroded.
Rear pads low (1000-1500 miles approx)
n/s headlight clouded.
Nearside Front seat belt buckle cover missing but seat belt still operates ok
Nearside Rear seat has child seat fitted at time of test, visual check carried out only to seat belt
Offside Front lower suspension arm rear rubber bush becoming unbonded
Offside Front tyre 2.5mm ,inner sidewall cracking slightly
Offside Rear tyre 2mm wearing smooth on outer edge, becoming perished / cracked
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
exhaust system has minor leak
front brake pads becoming slightly low
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front seat belt buckle cover missing but seat belt still operates ok
Nearside Rear seat has child seat fitted at time of test, visual check carried out only to seat belt
Offside Front lower suspension arm rear rubber bush becoming unbonded
Offside Front tyre 2.5mm ,inner sidewall cracking slightly
Offside Rear tyre 2mm wearing smooth on outer edge, becoming perished / cracked
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
exhaust system has minor leak
front brake pads becoming slightly low
both front suspension lower arms,rear bushes becoming unbonded
mid to rear exhaust becoming corroded
n.s front seat belt stalk covers missing but function is not inpaired
n.s steering rack track rod end boot becoming perrished
o.s rear tyre 2.5mm
rear brake pads appear to be getting low
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges and o.s very smooth
mid to rear exhaust becoming corroded
n.s rear tyre 2mm
n.s track rod end boot perrished
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges and o.s very smooth
mid to rear exhaust becoming corroded
n.s rear tyre 2mm
n.s track rod end boot perrished
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
nearside front seatbelt flexible stalk has its cover missing
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
nearside front seatbelt flexible stalk has its cover missing
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic cover missing on nearside front stalk
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic cover missing on nearside front stalk
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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LN52 EGK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 LN52 EGK, 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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LN52 EGK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 2002.
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