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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

LC52 BNAMOT history

LC52 BNA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 17 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
92,916 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 BNA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 BNA was last recorded at 92,916 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,234 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
682 miles
Average per year
3,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,916 miles
  • 2025 – 92,234 miles
  • 2024 – 91,457 miles
  • 2023 – 90,616 miles
  • 2022 – 89,714 miles
  • 2021 – 88,896 miles
  • 2020 – 86,232 miles
  • 2019 – 83,556 miles
  • 2018 – 79,868 miles
  • 2017 – 75,077 miles
  • 2016 – 72,151 miles
  • 2015 – 66,549 miles
  • 2014 – 61,069 miles
  • 2013 – 54,345 miles
  • 2012 – 48,194 miles
  • 2011 – 43,871 miles
  • 2010 – 37,745 miles
  • 2009 – 32,050 miles
  • 2007 – 31,588 miles
  • 2006 – 25,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,916 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,916 miles (+682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    92,916 miles
    Test number
    520709217269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass92,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    92,234 miles
    Test number
    363477750158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail92,234 miles (+777)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,234 miles
    Test number
    498440501951
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  4. Pass91,457 miles (+841)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    91,457 miles
    Test number
    398720243208
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass90,616 miles (+902)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    90,616 miles
    Test number
    434562913041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread also getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass89,714 miles (+818)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,714 miles
    Test number
    137753943714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,896 miles (+2,664)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,896 miles
    Test number
    891162101773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,232 miles (+2,676)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,232 miles
    Test number
    624516256199
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass83,556 miles (+3,688)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,556 miles
    Test number
    783895423034
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,868 miles (+4,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,868 miles
    Test number
    855816698125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses starting to deteriorate

  11. Pass75,077 miles (+2,926)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,077 miles
    Test number
    702665788603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,151 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,151 miles
    Test number
    613006187831
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail72,151 miles (+5,602)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,151 miles
    Test number
    386160868468
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass66,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,549 miles
    Test number
    917560623221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,549 miles (+5,480)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,549 miles
    Test number
    623497820148
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm slight play

  16. Fail61,069 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,069 miles
    Test number
    895059434278
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre tread depth is low on the inner edges
    • NoteThe nearside front inner rack ball joint is worn

  17. Pass61,069 miles (+6,724)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,069 miles
    Test number
    905029534276
    • NoteBoth rear tyre tread depth is low on the inner edges
    • NoteThe nearside front inner rack ball joint is worn

  18. Pass54,345 miles (+6,151)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,345 miles
    Test number
    697533113213
    • NoteNsf steering arm slight play

  19. Pass48,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,194 miles
    Test number
    269497072459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,194 miles (+4,323)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,194 miles
    Test number
    288767972103
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass43,871 miles (+6,126)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,871 miles
    Test number
    479129581149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing on sidewalls

  22. Pass37,745 miles (+5,695)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,745 miles
    Test number
    774382360194
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing and pitting / inner sides.

  23. Pass32,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,050 miles
    Test number
    161020469175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,050 miles
    Test number
    141940469178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail32,050 miles (+462)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,050 miles
    Test number
    913480669107
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass31,588 miles (+6,243)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,588 miles
    Test number
    122770277230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,345 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,345 miles
    Test number
    173589706143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC52 BNA

Does LC52 BNA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC52 BNA is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC52 BNA?
The MOT on LC52 BNA is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC52 BNA done?
LC52 BNA was recorded at 92,916 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 3,324 miles a year.
Has LC52 BNA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 BNA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LC52 BNA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC52 BNA find?
LC52 BNA passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs.

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