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LV52 TFK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,304 mi
Last recorded93,304 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 TFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 93,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 93,285 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 93,192 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested No Beam Image - lens faded (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens Faded (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Possible crack shaft oil seal gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Slight Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 24 Mar 2021 91,557 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive EML light on (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 91,554 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive EML light on (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 88,607 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 12 Mar 2019 83,947 miles

Offside Front Inner sill slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 82,716 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking heavily

Damage to both sills

High level stop light inoperative

Nearside Front Strong advise:Lower arm rear bush splitting and showing age

Offside Front Strong advise:Lower arm rear bush splitting and showing age

Offside Head lamp poor image

Strong Advise: Oil leaks

Tyres fitted to front axle are different aspect ratios to tyres fitted to rear axle

Fail 14 Mar 2018 82,714 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure Brake pad not fitted correctly (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary belt cracking heavily

Damage to both sills

High level stop light inoperative

Nearside Front Strong advise:Lower arm rear bush splitting and showing age

Offside Front Strong advise: Tyre close to legal limit and devoid of tread inner edge

Offside Front Strong advise:Lower arm rear bush splitting and showing age

Offside Head lamp poor image

Oil leaks

Strong advise: Front brake disc faces heavily corroded and lipped

Tyres fitted to front axle are different aspect ratios to tyres fitted to rear axle

Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,751 miles

Engine managment light on

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 81,721 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine managment light on

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2016 79,118 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

EML on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in N/S/R Tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2016 78,977 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

EML on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in N/S/R Tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2015 72,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 67,481 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 65,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 65,118 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 62,548 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 62,548 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 56,031 miles

front discs worn

Pass 9 Oct 2009 49,467 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 40,053 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 25,326 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 25,326 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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LV52 TFK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TFK, 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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LV52 TFK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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