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OY52 LKD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,523 mi
Last recorded119,523 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 LKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2020 119,523 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 111,260 miles

front anti roll bar mountings rubber bushes slightly worn

Pass 8 Feb 2018 107,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 103,438 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 99,823 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 93,075 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 93,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 88,073 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 83,401 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 79,239 miles

front disc's are slightly pitted

rear disc's are corroded and worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 63,670 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 62,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

The centre exhaust system support bracket is in poor condition due to corrosion.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,233 miles

The centre exhaust system support bracket is in poor condition due to corrosion.

Fail 16 Feb 2009 51,011 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn very low on the inner edge.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 51,011 miles

Offside rear tyre worn very low on the inner edge.

Pass 2 Feb 2008 36,506 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,780 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 31,284 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 31,122 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front disc corroded

rear brakes slightly binding

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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OY52 LKD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OY52 LKD, 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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OY52 LKD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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