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NL52 LGW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

120,657 mi
Last recorded120,657 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 LGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 120,657 miles

Front slight oil leak engine

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension in a rusty condition

Fail 6 Dec 2025 120,657 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front slight oil leak engine

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension in a rusty condition

Pass 9 Dec 2024 114,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody and rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2023 113,016 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 113,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 110,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 109,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 107,923 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 102,133 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 97,633 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 94,440 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 91,915 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 87,897 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 84,291 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 76,869 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 66,726 miles

front wishbone bushes starting to crack

Pass 22 Nov 2010 58,301 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 51,634 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 46,427 miles

front no. plate starting to deterioate

Fail 28 Oct 2008 46,427 miles

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

front no. plate starting to deterioate

Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,146 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,373 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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NL52 LGW 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 86.4%.

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 NL52 LGW, 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 NL52 LGW registered?

NL52 LGW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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