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LS52 FGG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,387 mi
Last recorded105,387 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 FGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 105,387 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light

Fail 5 Aug 2020 105,380 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light on indicate malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light

Pass 7 Sep 2019 92,685 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 92,685 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 78,833 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil warning light on

Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,752 miles

eml on

Pass 25 Aug 2016 56,628 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

eml on

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s and o/s front under trays loose

Pass 26 Aug 2015 54,693 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s outter sill damage

Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,379 miles

slight play in nearside rack arm.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 45,478 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,595 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,236 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 29,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 29,529 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 24,323 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 21,268 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,202 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,431 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 12,702 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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LS52 FGG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc 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 LS52 FGG, 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 FGG registered?

LS52 FGG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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