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LN52 ZSL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,202 mi
Last recorded98,202 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 98,202 miles

drivers sill becoming corroded

rear axle beam becoming corroded

slight play in drivers steering rack end

Fail 13 Sep 2017 98,175 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers sill becoming corroded

rear axle beam becoming corroded

slight play in drivers steering rack end

Pass 20 Jun 2016 91,644 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 91,644 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working center stop light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 85,402 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 79,229 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 71,487 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 63,235 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 56,119 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,617 miles

all discs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,526 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2009 48,522 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,464 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 36,541 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,359 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 ZSL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL registered?

LN52 ZSL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is LN52 ZSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN52 ZSL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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