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WU52 LNA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,856 mi
Last recorded62,856 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 LNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 62,856 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 54,678 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 54,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 47,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2015 47,958 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,994 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 32,436 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 26,447 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,778 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 21,282 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 18,632 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 14,976 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 14,976 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 11,479 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 9,623 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 LNA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LNA, 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 WU52 LNA?

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What year was WU52 LNA registered?

WU52 LNA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is WU52 LNA safe to buy?

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