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LN52 VWA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,462 mi
Last recorded102,462 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 VWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,462 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 97,392 miles

Slight play in suspention arm rear bushs

Pass 30 Sep 2014 93,209 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Engine management light on dash

Exhaust catalyst shield bolts corroded and breaking away

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 93,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Engine management light on dash

Exhaust catalyst shield bolts corroded and breaking away

Front anti roll bar collars broken but not resulting in excessive movement

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Sep 2013 85,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 85,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 72,034 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 72,034 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 78,225 miles

o/s rear axle bush not seated in its housing correctly

Fail 9 May 2011 78,225 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear axle bush not seated in its housing correctly

Pass 5 May 2010 70,343 miles

advise n/s front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

advise o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

advise o/s inner rack ball joint slight play

advise o/s rear tyre inner edge worn

advise stone chip zone B

Pass 5 May 2009 62,153 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 62,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,535 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 50,534 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 42,129 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 VWA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VWA, 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 VWA registered?

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

Is LN52 VWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN52 VWA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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