MOT Status
ValidMileage
115,564 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
OSF and NSF outer sill corroded and holed but outside prescribed areas
OSF and NSF tyre treads getting low
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
OSF and NSF outer sill corroded and holed but outside prescribed areas
OSF and NSF tyre treads getting low
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Number plate lamp (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Headlamp (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine misfiring
oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside outer sill damaged
Slight corrosion on front brake disc
Slight play in offside front inner tie rod
Wiper bldes split
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine undertray damaged
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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NG52 LFO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 NG52 LFO, 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 NG52 LFO registered?
NG52 LFO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 2002.
Is NG52 LFO safe to buy?
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