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LN52 EKZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,941 mi
Last recorded158,941 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 EKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 158,941 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 158,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing x3 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 153,907 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 153,872 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 141,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 134,147 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

small amount of smoke??

Pass 7 Aug 2015 129,699 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 129,681 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2014 125,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 125,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml on

n/s wipoer blade split

pad warning light on

Fail 16 Oct 2012 125,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 116,141 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front anti roll bar bushes slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2011 116,141 miles

front anti roll bar bushes slight play

Pass 28 Oct 2010 101,661 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 101,608 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light is on

Fail 30 Oct 2009 81,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front suspension top bushes have slight play

engine has been over filled with oil

engine management warning light is on

front number plate is cracked

n/s dipped headlamp came on when tapped and stayed on

n/s/r tyre is slightly cracked in tread

Pass 30 Oct 2009 81,445 miles

both front suspension top bushes have slight play

engine has been over filled with oil

engine management warning light is on

front number plate is cracked

n/s dipped headlamp came on when tapped and stayed on

n/s/r tyre is slightly cracked in tread

Pass 7 Aug 2008 65,387 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 64,415 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 52,366 miles

brake pads have ridge on discs

Pass 17 Jul 2006 43,772 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 43,772 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Off-side rear tyre has nail.

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 EKZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 LN52 EKZ, 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 EKZ registered?

LN52 EKZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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