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LV52 ULE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,469 mi
Last recorded106,469 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 ULE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 106,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 93,626 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 92,292 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 92,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 88,258 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 88,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 81,341 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 75,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 May 2013 75,282 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,488 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,516 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 60,812 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 54,734 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 41,989 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 33,667 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 25,696 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 ULE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULE, 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 LV52 ULE?

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What year was LV52 ULE registered?

LV52 ULE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is LV52 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 ULE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV52 ULE have outstanding finance?

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