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LN52 XLU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,064 mi
Last recorded110,064 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 XLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 110,064 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 110,064 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 105,353 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 100,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 97,144 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 97,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 83,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 83,085 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,888 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 67,857 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 64,425 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 61,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,069 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,609 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 45,091 miles

front brake discs sightly worn

front tyres wearing on inside edge

wheel alignment needs checking

Pass 10 Jun 2009 37,572 miles

slight P.A.S. fluid leak at pump area

Pass 17 Jun 2008 32,893 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 24,014 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 17,153 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 XLU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

LN52 XLU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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