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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,600 cc

LF52 TVNMOT history

LF52 TVN is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2024
Mileage
126,041 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 TVN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 TVN was last recorded at 126,041 miles on 22 Feb 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,037 miles · 20 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,041 miles
  • 2022 – 122,148 miles
  • 2020 – 120,634 miles
  • 2019 – 117,164 miles
  • 2018 – 107,080 miles
  • 2017 – 97,643 miles
  • 2016 – 92,070 miles
  • 2015 – 86,331 miles
  • 2014 – 81,309 miles
  • 2013 – 75,065 miles
  • 2011 – 62,166 miles
  • 2010 – 46,269 miles
  • 2009 – 33,245 miles
  • 2007 – 25,980 miles
  • 2006 – 21,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,041 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,041 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,041 miles
    Test number
    954726045622
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail126,037 miles (+3,889)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,037 miles
    Test number
    677940375967
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass122,148 miles (+1,514)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    122,148 miles
    Test number
    507775724699
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,634 miles
    Test number
    326555162902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail120,634 miles (+3,470)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,634 miles
    Test number
    117824321898
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt GAITER ADRIFT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass117,164 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    117,164 miles
    Test number
    511306199906
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail117,164 miles (+10,084)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,164 miles
    Test number
    784438961561
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass107,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,080 miles
    Test number
    684017144780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,080 miles (+9,437)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,080 miles
    Test number
    212046249608
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass97,643 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,643 miles
    Test number
    945136206682
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Fail97,643 miles (+5,573)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,643 miles
    Test number
    593177020738
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass92,070 miles (+5,739)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,070 miles
    Test number
    775813134687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,331 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,331 miles
    Test number
    857946835041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine breather pipe brocken
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has nail in the tread plus cracking
    • NoteO/s front tyre has 2mm of tread plus bald on the inside
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has damage to the outside wall

  14. Fail86,331 miles (+5,022)4 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,331 miles
    Test number
    306166135083
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine breather pipe brocken
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has nail in the tread plus cracking
    • NoteO/s front tyre has 2mm of tread plus bald on the inside
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has damage to the outside wall

  15. Pass81,309 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,309 miles
    Test number
    999657414037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail81,309 miles (+6,244)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,309 miles
    Test number
    319087014098
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass75,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    75,065 miles
    Test number
    189476023431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,064 miles (+12,898)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,064 miles
    Test number
    156396523006
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteTraction control warning lamp indicates a fault

  19. Pass62,166 miles (+15,897)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,166 miles
    Test number
    817554561318
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass46,269 miles (+6,738)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,269 miles
    Test number
    650435950382
    • NoteBoth front tyres wqearing edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

  21. Pass39,531 miles (+6,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,531 miles
    Test number
    182987700417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass33,245 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,245 miles
    Test number
    620808609058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAll four tyres perishing
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing unevenly

  23. Fail33,245 miles (+7,265)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,245 miles
    Test number
    180818709417
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAll four tyres perishing
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing unevenly

  24. Pass25,980 miles (+4,555)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,980 miles
    Test number
    462560857274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,425 miles
    Test number
    614251756258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 TVN

Does LF52 TVN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 TVN expired on 21 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 TVN?
The MOT on LF52 TVN expired on 21 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 TVN done?
LF52 TVN was recorded at 126,041 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2023, an average of 6,357 miles a year.
Has LF52 TVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 TVN has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 TVN 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 TVN find?
LF52 TVN passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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