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NA52 LDY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,041 mi
Last recorded121,041 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA52 LDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 121,041 miles

Body has slight corrosion outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 120,272 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 119,270 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf and osf (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre rear brake light damaged and not working

engine covers

nsf has spare wheel on

nsf tyre worn inner edge, low tread and low air pressure

nsr tyre cracks roadface and low air pressure

osf inner wheel arch cover damaged and slightly insecure

osr tyre cracks roadface

relocated sticker and removed device cradle windscreen

Fail 4 Oct 2016 119,270 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users os rear view mirror unit back casing (6.1.B.1b)

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

rear brake binding osr (3.7.B.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osf (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf and osf (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre rear brake light damaged and not working

engine covers

nsf has spare wheel on

nsf tyre worn inner edge, low tread and low air pressure

nsr tyre cracks roadface and low air pressure

osf inner wheel arch cover damaged and slightly insecure

osr tyre cracks roadface

relocated sticker and removed device cradle windscreen

Pass 3 Nov 2015 118,209 miles

centre rear brake light not working and lense damaged

engine cover obscuring view of some components

front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

nsf has spare tyre

nsf outer cv boot greasy

nsr childseat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

oil leak

os side mirror unit back casing damaged and slightly insecure

osf tyre 1.6mm tread depth and worn inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2015 118,209 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box metal hook (supports rubber) snapped (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working osf (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

centre rear brake light not working and lense damaged

engine cover obscuring view of some components

front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

nsf has spare tyre

nsf outer cv boot greasy

nsr childseat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

oil leak

os side mirror unit back casing damaged and slightly insecure

osf tyre 1.6mm tread depth and worn inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2014 113,894 miles

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

centre brake light not working

n/s cv gaitor perrishing

o/s mirror cover broken

petrol cap housing drain need clearing

wipers starting to smear

Fail 12 Dec 2014 113,893 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

centre brake light not working

n/s cv gaitor perrishing

o/s mirror cover broken

petrol cap housing drain need clearing

wipers starting to smear

Fail 31 Dec 2013 111,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advice centre exhaust bracket

advice centre stop light lense

advice off side front track rod end dust cover

Pass 31 Dec 2013 111,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

advice centre exhaust bracket

advice centre stop light lense

advice off side front track rod end dust cover

Pass 4 Oct 2012 108,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

advice near side and off side wipers

fuel filter mounting loose. advice.

high level stop light lense damaged. pass and advice.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 108,796 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

advice near side and off side wipers

fuel filter mounting loose. advice.

high level stop light lense damaged. pass and advice.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 97,763 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 97,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 87,591 miles

ADVISE nail in NSR tyre plus tyre has worn flat spots on inner tread

Fail 5 Jan 2010 87,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ADVISE nail in NSR tyre plus tyre has worn flat spots on inner tread

Pass 30 Dec 2008 78,508 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 78,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 68,587 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 58,149 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 58,149 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 33,202 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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NA52 LDY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NA52 LDY, 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 NA52 LDY registered?

NA52 LDY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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