MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,391 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steel wheel fitted to n/s/r. o/s outer handbrake cable cover split. exhaust centre section rusted to excess. front discs rusted and pitted.
n/s screen damaged. both front seatbelt stalf covers missing. drivers seatlift handle missing. both front suspension wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate.
o/s door mirror cracked. eml light on. both track rod end rubber covers deteriorated.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Steel wheel fitted to n/s/r. o/s outer handbrake cable cover split. exhaust centre section rusted to excess. front discs rusted and pitted.
n/s screen damaged. both front seatbelt stalf covers missing. drivers seatlift handle missing. both front suspension wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate.
o/s door mirror cracked. eml light on. both track rod end rubber covers deteriorated.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
screw in nearside front tyre
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LV52 EMX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 LV52 EMX, 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 LV52 EMX registered?
LV52 EMX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 2002.
Is LV52 EMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for LV52 EMX shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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