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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LM52 FRNMOT history

LM52 FRN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2023
Mileage
106,346 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 FRN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 FRN was last recorded at 106,346 miles on 13 Jul 2022, 8,441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,905 miles · 17 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
8,441 miles
Average per year
5,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,346 miles
  • 2021 – 97,905 miles
  • 2020 – 92,341 miles
  • 2019 – 82,333 miles
  • 2018 – 78,009 miles
  • 2017 – 76,924 miles
  • 2015 – 72,554 miles
  • 2014 – 72,384 miles
  • 2013 – 70,739 miles
  • 2012 – 68,902 miles
  • 2011 – 66,135 miles
  • 2010 – 65,093 miles
  • 2009 – 51,269 miles
  • 2008 – 35,742 miles
  • 2007 – 26,754 miles
  • 2006 – 19,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,346 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,346 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    106,346 miles
    Test number
    131967955837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail106,346 miles (+8,441)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,346 miles
    Test number
    907022424152
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass97,905 miles (+5,564)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    97,905 miles
    Test number
    988853810303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass92,341 miles (+128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,341 miles
    Test number
    139220487736
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail92,213 miles (+9,880)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,213 miles
    Test number
    433784735208
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass82,333 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,333 miles
    Test number
    362429700557
    • AdvisoryExhaust leaking at manifold area.

  7. Fail82,248 miles (+4,239)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,248 miles
    Test number
    684804668727
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lens slightly discoloured

  8. Pass78,009 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,009 miles
    Test number
    696111317959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,006 miles (+1,082)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,006 miles
    Test number
    469961733015
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

  10. Pass76,924 miles (+4,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,924 miles
    Test number
    728452935203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass72,554 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,554 miles
    Test number
    240964587933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,384 miles (+1,645)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,384 miles
    Test number
    115434184195
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Fail70,739 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,739 miles
    Test number
    165397793185
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass70,739 miles (+1,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,739 miles
    Test number
    279147393153
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass68,902 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,902 miles
    Test number
    475159112227
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside number plate lamp cover missing
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Fail68,902 miles (+2,767)2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,902 miles
    Test number
    585189412201
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside number plate lamp cover missing
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass66,135 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,135 miles
    Test number
    696307111237
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail66,135 miles (+1,042)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,135 miles
    Test number
    988407211286
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass65,093 miles (+205)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,093 miles
    Test number
    104004560422
    • NoteTyre worn on the edge off side front

  20. Fail64,888 miles (+13,619)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,888 miles
    Test number
    260267350010
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteTyre worn on the edge off side front

  21. Pass51,269 miles (+337)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    51,269 miles
    Test number
    880561159021
    • NoteAir bag light on dash
    • NoteEngine light on dsah

  22. Fail50,932 miles (+15,190)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,932 miles
    Test number
    270240649046
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAir bag light on dash
    • NoteEngine light on dsah

  23. Pass35,742 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    35,742 miles
    Test number
    700385048054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Fail35,742 miles (+8,988)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,742 miles
    Test number
    280664048086
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass26,754 miles (+7,448)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,754 miles
    Test number
    150947137081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    19,306 miles
    Test number
    221183606016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 FRN

Does LM52 FRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 FRN expired on 16 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 FRN?
The MOT on LM52 FRN expired on 16 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 FRN done?
LM52 FRN was recorded at 106,346 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2022, an average of 5,268 miles a year.
Has LM52 FRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 FRN has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 FRN 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 LM52 FRN find?
LM52 FRN passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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