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WU52 LNC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,370 mi
Last recorded18,370 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 LNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,370 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 14,293 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s rear exhaust heat exchangers corroded o/s/rear hub oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 12,687 miles

o/s/r hub seal leak

o/s/r+n/s/r bumper brkts corroded

rear exhaust heat exchangers shrouds corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2009 6,988 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 1,662 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 85,349 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 85,348 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 73,259 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 73,084 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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 LNC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LNC, 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 WU52 LNC registered?

WU52 LNC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 November 2002.

Is WU52 LNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU52 LNC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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