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952 LOT

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,975 mi
Last recorded79,975 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration952 LOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 79,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 79,975 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 79,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2017 78,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Feb 2016 76,817 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,665 miles

front brake disc's inner faces slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 69,428 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 66,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 66,155 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 63,177 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 63,177 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 60,729 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 60,729 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 58,588 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 58,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 56,883 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 56,883 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 51,829 miles

n/s/front tyre on legal limit

o/s/rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2007 43,266 miles

both rear tyres feathering on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,372 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 36,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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952 LOT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 952 LOT, 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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952 LOT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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