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LT52 EGD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,562 mi
Last recorded91,562 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 EGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 91,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre inner wall wearing thin and out of shape

Oil leak ()

Rear Seats checks could not be performed due to seats folded down

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 91,562 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre inner wall wearing thin and out of shape

Oil leak ()

Rear Seats checks could not be performed due to seats folded down

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 90,991 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 90,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower wishbone busj (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing and offside front (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner track-rod end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 88,004 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 27 Mar 2014 83,662 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 76,805 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 76,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 72,738 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 67,610 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 61,828 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 61,828 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,029 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 53,029 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 44,631 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 27,748 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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LT52 EGD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LT52 EGD, 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 LT52 EGD registered?

LT52 EGD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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