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LN52 ZSR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

80,199 mi
Last recorded80,199 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 ZSR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 80,199 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 80,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 76,396 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2023 76,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2022 74,330 miles

EML light on

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 74,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML light on

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 72,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline !!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 70,267 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 70,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 67,351 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 67,351 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 63,300 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 63,202 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 60,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Nov 2017 60,499 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Nov 2016 56,021 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 51,271 miles

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

eml on

Fail 14 Oct 2015 51,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

eml on

Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,497 miles

eml on

Fail 31 Oct 2014 47,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml on

Pass 26 Oct 2013 44,178 miles

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

tracking checked

Fail 26 Oct 2013 44,178 miles

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

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

tracking checked

Pass 30 Oct 2012 40,888 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,198 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 37,198 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 33,305 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 29,207 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 25,808 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 22,421 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 22,419 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 15,550 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 15,550 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 12,613 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 ZSR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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

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