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LS52 FVX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,887 mi
Last recorded37,887 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 FVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 37,887 miles

check engine lamp on

Fail 19 Sep 2015 37,887 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

check engine lamp on

Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,275 miles

check engine lamp on

Fail 3 Sep 2014 37,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

check engine lamp on

Pass 19 Jun 2013 34,113 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 19 Jun 2013 34,113 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 33,691 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 33,691 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 33,053 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 33,053 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,255 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 25,255 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,246 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 21,245 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 13,750 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 13,750 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 12,554 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 12,554 miles

Nearside 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 FVX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LS52 FVX?

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What year was LS52 FVX registered?

LS52 FVX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is LS52 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS52 FVX shows 18 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS52 FVX have outstanding finance?

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