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Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF52 FNZMOT history

LF52 FNZ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 2 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 203,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2024
Mileage
203,846 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FNZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 FNZ was last recorded at 203,846 miles on 21 Sept 2023, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,779 miles · 13 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
8,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 203,846 miles
  • 2022 – 200,908 miles
  • 2021 – 197,927 miles
  • 2020 – 194,421 miles
  • 2019 – 189,278 miles
  • 2018 – 180,496 miles
  • 2017 – 172,508 miles
  • 2016 – 164,923 miles
  • 2015 – 157,075 miles
  • 2014 – 148,548 miles
  • 2013 – 141,378 miles
  • 2012 – 132,941 miles
  • 2011 – 122,500 miles
  • 2010 – 109,214 miles
  • 2009 – 97,866 miles
  • 2008 – 85,275 miles
  • 2007 – 72,814 miles
  • 2006 – 59,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,846 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp inoperativeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,846 miles (+67)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    203,846 miles
    Test number
    232470595526
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp inoperative

  2. Fail203,779 miles (+2,871)3 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,779 miles
    Test number
    277442043317
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp inoperative

  3. Pass200,908 miles (+159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    200,908 miles
    Test number
    715122609939
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail200,749 miles (+2,822)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,749 miles
    Test number
    924361990971
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass197,927 miles (+165)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    197,927 miles
    Test number
    297722299928
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Fail197,762 miles (+3,341)3 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,762 miles
    Test number
    698987827460
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill chalked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass194,421 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    194,421 miles
    Test number
    285949586417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail194,359 miles (+5,081)11 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,359 miles
    Test number
    783042960490
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass189,278 miles (+8,782)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    189,278 miles
    Test number
    192222056841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass180,496 miles (+7,988)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    180,496 miles
    Test number
    377411877960
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass172,508 miles (+7,585)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    172,508 miles
    Test number
    202711442869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass164,923 miles (+7,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    164,923 miles
    Test number
    755118666997
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass157,075 miles (+166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    157,075 miles
    Test number
    643006639133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail156,909 miles (+8,361)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,909 miles
    Test number
    888144155455
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass148,548 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    148,548 miles
    Test number
    325390864480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres getting low

  16. Fail148,548 miles (+7,170)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,548 miles
    Test number
    717271754223
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres getting low

  17. Pass141,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    141,378 miles
    Test number
    149529753283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail141,378 miles (+8,437)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,378 miles
    Test number
    408629453290
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  19. Pass132,941 miles (+10,441)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    132,941 miles
    Test number
    895711762233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass122,500 miles (+13,286)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    122,500 miles
    Test number
    198609851270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass109,214 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    109,214 miles
    Test number
    360472250449
    • NoteAdvise s/corrosion to b/pipes

  22. Fail109,214 miles (+11,348)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,214 miles
    Test number
    943372650203
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • NoteAdvise s/corrosion to b/pipes

  23. Pass97,866 miles (+12,591)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    97,866 miles
    Test number
    393108359263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,275 miles (+12,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    85,275 miles
    Test number
    373382458456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass72,814 miles (+12,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    72,814 miles
    Test number
    910534457295
    • 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)

  26. Pass59,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    59,941 miles
    Test number
    820011966223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 FNZ

Does LF52 FNZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 FNZ expired on 23 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FNZ?
The MOT on LF52 FNZ expired on 23 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 FNZ done?
LF52 FNZ was recorded at 203,846 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2023, an average of 8,461 miles a year.
Has LF52 FNZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 FNZ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 FNZ 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 LF52 FNZ find?
LF52 FNZ passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; centre stop lamp inoperative.

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