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WU52 LNR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

119,554 mi
Last recorded119,554 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 119,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears , corroding under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroding under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 119,550 miles

Emissions unable to be completed test aborted, idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears , corroding under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroding under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2025 113,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears ,corroding under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroding under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2025 113,245 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense tarnished (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense tarnished (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears ,corroding under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroding under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 107,375 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 107,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense tarnished (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense tarnished (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 101,575 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 101,575 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 97,688 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 92,345 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 9 Oct 2020 87,606 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 9 Oct 2020 87,606 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 3 Oct 2019 83,588 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 77,478 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 11 Oct 2017 70,189 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 63,714 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 55,927 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 50,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 44,121 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 36,209 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 30,573 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 26,760 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 20,840 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 16,731 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 14,171 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 10,656 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 LNR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LNR, 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 LNR registered?

WU52 LNR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is WU52 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU52 LNR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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