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VO52 LEU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

99,572 mi
Last recorded99,572 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 LEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 99,572 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 99,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 98,540 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 97,913 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 97,890 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 97,828 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 97,345 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 96,342 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 95,195 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 94,380 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 93,803 miles

Engine cooling fan not working

Fail 10 Dec 2014 92,764 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 92,764 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 148,180 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 146,205 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 142,018 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 129,920 miles

front number plate broke

Pass 14 Dec 2009 69,960 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 63,341 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 55,790 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,008 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 37,226 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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VO52 LEU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 VO52 LEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VO52 LEU?

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What year was VO52 LEU registered?

VO52 LEU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is VO52 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO52 LEU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VO52 LEU have outstanding finance?

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