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LN52 VGP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,098 mi
Last recorded169,098 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 VGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 169,098 miles

n/s rear tyre 2mm

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 168,631 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s rear tyre 2mm

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 158,383 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 158,383 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 147,513 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 134,078 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 114,985 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 97,208 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,754 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 76,845 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 76,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 69,003 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 63,925 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 47,980 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 47,980 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 32,195 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 32,195 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 VGP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VGP, 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

How do I check the history of LN52 VGP?

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What year was LN52 VGP registered?

LN52 VGP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is LN52 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN52 VGP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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