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Yellow · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LC52 XCEMOT history

LC52 XCE is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 13 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2024
Mileage
145,030 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 XCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC52 XCE was last recorded at 145,030 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 6,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,857 miles · 21 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
6,173 miles
Average per year
6,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 145,030 miles
  • 2023 – 138,857 miles
  • 2022 – 132,581 miles
  • 2021 – 126,896 miles
  • 2019 – 119,723 miles
  • 2018 – 113,753 miles
  • 2017 – 103,650 miles
  • 2016 – 91,407 miles
  • 2014 – 87,025 miles
  • 2013 – 80,709 miles
  • 2012 – 74,613 miles
  • 2011 – 70,701 miles
  • 2010 – 65,227 miles
  • 2009 – 57,292 miles
  • 2008 – 52,119 miles
  • 2007 – 43,975 miles
  • 2006 – 35,766 miles
  • 2005 – 28,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,030 miles
  • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside lenses faded/misty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure rear hanger corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear rear axle corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2014

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail145,030 miles (+6,173)11 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,030 miles
    Test number
    865930333257
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside lenses faded/misty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure rear hanger corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle corroded

  2. Pass138,857 miles (+57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    138,857 miles
    Test number
    944942015477
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail138,800 miles (+6,219)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,800 miles
    Test number
    223400052662
    • DangerousOffside Front tie-rod has excessive play
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass132,581 miles (+252)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    132,581 miles
    Test number
    899017136671
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edge. on legal limit** (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail132,329 miles (+5,433)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,329 miles
    Test number
    335651707511
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSR & OSR Tyres slightly cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just okay at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,896 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    126,896 miles
    Test number
    865954329292
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail126,871 miles (+7,148)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,871 miles
    Test number
    166475797691
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,723 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,723 miles
    Test number
    583325289869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail119,723 miles (+5,970)5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,723 miles
    Test number
    925974651758
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass113,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    113,753 miles
    Test number
    591084040528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,753 miles (+10,103)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,753 miles
    Test number
    991049731487
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass103,650 miles (+12,243)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,650 miles
    Test number
    999379208679
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight slightly loose
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass91,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,407 miles
    Test number
    331557745736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,407 miles (+4,382)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,407 miles
    Test number
    551498478610
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass87,025 miles (+6,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,025 miles
    Test number
    475261224470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass80,709 miles (+6,096)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    80,709 miles
    Test number
    106389423347
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth head lamp aims on upper limit
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass74,613 miles (+3,912)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    74,613 miles
    Test number
    566375822314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,701 miles (+5,474)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,701 miles
    Test number
    955665131351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,227 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    65,227 miles
    Test number
    843774740323
    • NoteOff side front indicator fading
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  20. Fail65,227 miles (+7,935)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,227 miles
    Test number
    204394940306
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOff side front indicator fading
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  21. Pass57,292 miles (+5,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,292 miles
    Test number
    614839129393
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass52,119 miles (+8,144)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,119 miles
    Test number
    164910238323
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low.

  23. Pass43,975 miles (+8,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    43,975 miles
    Test number
    632281447313
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass35,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    35,766 miles
    Test number
    370676046339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,766 miles (+6,915)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,766 miles
    Test number
    421106546409
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass28,851 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    28,851 miles
    Test number
    184493445367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LC52 XCE

Does LC52 XCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC52 XCE expired on 20 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC52 XCE?
The MOT on LC52 XCE expired on 20 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC52 XCE done?
LC52 XCE was recorded at 145,030 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 6,243 miles a year.
Has LC52 XCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 XCE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LC52 XCE 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 XCE find?
LC52 XCE failed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with 11 major defects and 9 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside; front direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside; front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside no pattern, and 17 more.

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