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NG52 LFO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,564 mi
Last recorded115,564 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 LFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 115,564 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 115,433 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 115,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 114,942 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jun 2022
Fail 30 Jun 2022

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 91,198 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 91,198 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 91,198 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 89,138 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 89,138 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 85,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2016 85,894 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,966 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 77,053 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 77,051 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 73,345 miles

Engine undertray damaged

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 67,810 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 61,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 56,126 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 49,342 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 17,888 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 32,270 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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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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NG52 LFO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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