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Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF52 YHGMOT history

LF52 YHG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 131,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2024
Mileage
131,607 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LF52 YHG was last recorded at 131,607 miles on 2 Apr 2023, 5,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,227 miles · 22 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
5,380 miles
Average per year
5,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,607 miles
  • 2020 – 126,227 miles
  • 2019 – 121,434 miles
  • 2018 – 108,259 miles
  • 2017 – 98,135 miles
  • 2016 – 90,471 miles
  • 2015 – 83,801 miles
  • 2014 – 78,233 miles
  • 2013 – 73,169 miles
  • 2012 – 67,697 miles
  • 2011 – 62,298 miles
  • 2010 – 58,381 miles
  • 2009 – 54,159 miles
  • 2008 – 49,797 miles
  • 2007 – 44,455 miles
  • 2006 – 37,379 miles
  • 2005 – 29,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,607 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On markers (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Missing (4.3.1 (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,607 miles (+5,380)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    131,607 miles
    Test number
    240157955510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On markers (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass126,227 miles (+133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,227 miles
    Test number
    421555908238
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp removed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail126,094 miles (+4,660)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,094 miles
    Test number
    762219250079
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    121,434 miles
    Test number
    757506957849
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail121,424 miles (+13,165)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,424 miles
    Test number
    874750873892
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass108,259 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,259 miles
    Test number
    998150199492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Fail108,259 miles (+10,124)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,259 miles
    Test number
    867258578844
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Pass98,135 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,135 miles
    Test number
    665563745522
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail98,132 miles (+7,661)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,132 miles
    Test number
    568287853583
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass90,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,471 miles
    Test number
    980951717216
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail90,471 miles (+6,670)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,471 miles
    Test number
    844322829213
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass83,801 miles (+5,568)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,801 miles
    Test number
    219086696089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,233 miles (+5,064)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,233 miles
    Test number
    457332434281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,169 miles (+5,472)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,169 miles
    Test number
    598706923214
    • NoteBoth front tyre's starting to lightly wear on edges.

  15. Fail67,697 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,697 miles
    Test number
    556656832271
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Pass67,697 miles (+5,399)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,697 miles
    Test number
    737406932236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,298 miles (+3,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    62,298 miles
    Test number
    397837721472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass58,381 miles (+4,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,381 miles
    Test number
    212595320281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass54,159 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,159 miles
    Test number
    224280029256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,797 miles (+5,342)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,797 miles
    Test number
    184078228293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,455 miles (+7,076)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,455 miles
    Test number
    253510547266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,379 miles (+7,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,379 miles
    Test number
    972293236203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass29,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    29,960 miles
    Test number
    844117025291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 YHG

Does LF52 YHG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 YHG expired on 1 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 YHG?
The MOT on LF52 YHG expired on 1 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 YHG done?
LF52 YHG was recorded at 131,607 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2023, an average of 5,766 miles a year.
Has LF52 YHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 YHG has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LF52 YHG 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 YHG find?
LF52 YHG passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2023 with 10 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on markers; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 7 more.

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