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LX52 TXZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,310 mi
Last recorded138,310 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 TXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 138,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 133,996 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 3 Oct 2017 133,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust system (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 12 Nov 2016 125,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 112,348 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 112,250 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 105,540 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 105,540 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 96,510 miles

exhaust cat to centre section joint corroding and has slight blow

stone chip/crack very close to "A" zone in windscreen at 14mm long (Advise attention)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front headlamp wiring poor condition

slight play front anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 1 Dec 2011 86,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front headlamp main beam may soon need attention

Pass 9 Dec 2010 79,237 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 79,233 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 71,812 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 11 Nov 2008 63,169 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 52,616 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 42,111 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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LX52 TXZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LX52 TXZ, 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 LX52 TXZ registered?

LX52 TXZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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