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LW52 DVO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,632 mi
Last recorded102,632 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 DVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 102,632 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 100,882 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,400 miles

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

slight play steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2013 90,099 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 87,820 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 85,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 84,162 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 84,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2009 87,292 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 81,292 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 68,957 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 52,145 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 32,753 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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LW52 DVO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LW52 DVO, 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 LW52 DVO registered?

LW52 DVO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LW52 DVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW52 DVO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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