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LS52 BWO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

84,264 mi
Last recorded84,264 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 BWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 84,264 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 74,569 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 68,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 68,298 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 62,478 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 59,600 miles

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

travel in service brake

Fail 17 Nov 2019 59,570 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 56,358 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 54,415 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 54,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 52,770 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked; no exposed cords (12 years old!)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 52,770 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked; no exposed cords (12 years old!)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 50,760 miles

Engine malfunction warning lamp on.

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 50,760 miles

Engine malfunction warning lamp on.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 50,590 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,153 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 48,153 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,307 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 46,307 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 44,566 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 44,566 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 41,904 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 41,904 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 39,485 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 39,485 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,639 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 35,639 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 31,015 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 26,137 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 21,323 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 21,323 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LS52 BWO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 LS52 BWO, 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 LS52 BWO registered?

LS52 BWO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is LS52 BWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS52 BWO shows 31 tests with a 58.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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