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WU52 LLG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

39,105 mi
Last recorded39,105 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 LLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 39,105 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 38,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 38,669 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 38,441 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 38,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 37,937 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 37,715 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 37,360 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 36,974 miles

Central exhaust mount broken but ok for mot

Offside Rear tyre cracking but not showing cords

Pass 17 May 2017 36,635 miles

Exhaust centre mounting deteriorated but system is still fully suported

Pass 18 May 2016 36,162 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 35,641 miles

The exhaust centre mounting is deterioated.

Pass 8 May 2014 35,175 miles

front wiper blades smearing but ok for mot

Fail 8 May 2014 35,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper blades smearing but ok for mot

Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,639 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 33,946 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 33,385 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 27,332 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,849 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 18,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 15,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 13,029 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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WU52 LLG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 WU52 LLG, 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

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What year was WU52 LLG registered?

WU52 LLG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is WU52 LLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU52 LLG 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.

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