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LS52 RYY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,460 mi
Last recorded146,460 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 RYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 146,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 146,460 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 145,423 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 145,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 144,020 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 144,020 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp on (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 133,379 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 127,591 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 117,145 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 117,145 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 108,336 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 108,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 101,059 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 101,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 95,070 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 95,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 87,255 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 81,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 81,013 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 71,562 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 59,344 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 45,914 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 RYY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LS52 RYY, 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 RYY registered?

LS52 RYY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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