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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LS52 BWOMOT history

LS52 BWO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 84,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2024
Mileage
84,264 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2023
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 BWO
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
23 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 BWO was last recorded at 84,264 miles on 25 Nov 2023, 9,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,569 miles · 14 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
9,695 miles
Average per year
3,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 84,264 miles
  • 2022 – 74,569 miles
  • 2021 – 68,340 miles
  • 2020 – 62,478 miles
  • 2019 – 59,600 miles
  • 2018 – 56,358 miles
  • 2017 – 54,415 miles
  • 2016 – 52,770 miles
  • 2015 – 50,760 miles
  • 2014 – 48,153 miles
  • 2013 – 46,307 miles
  • 2012 – 44,566 miles
  • 2011 – 41,904 miles
  • 2010 – 39,485 miles
  • 2009 – 35,639 miles
  • 2008 – 31,015 miles
  • 2007 – 26,137 miles
  • 2006 – 21,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,264 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,264 miles (+9,695)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,264 miles
    Test number
    655682290610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,569 miles (+6,229)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,569 miles
    Test number
    848337072149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,340 miles (+42)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,340 miles
    Test number
    571998556186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail68,298 miles (+5,820)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,298 miles
    Test number
    797263658861
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass62,478 miles (+2,878)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,478 miles
    Test number
    289793054452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,600 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,600 miles
    Test number
    816776745153
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake hose ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryTravel in service brake

  7. Fail59,570 miles (+3,212)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,570 miles
    Test number
    835144829804
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass56,358 miles (+1,943)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,358 miles
    Test number
    128677816806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,415 miles
    Test number
    752026288134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,415 miles (+1,645)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,415 miles
    Test number
    878509651001
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass52,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,770 miles
    Test number
    417042912428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished/cracked; no exposed cords (12 years old!)

  12. Fail52,770 miles (+2,010)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,770 miles
    Test number
    763611604378
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished/cracked; no exposed cords (12 years old!)

  13. Pass50,760 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,760 miles
    Test number
    968251160587
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction warning lamp on.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail50,760 miles (+170)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,760 miles
    Test number
    850958239595
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction warning lamp on.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail50,590 miles (+2,437)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,590 miles
    Test number
    151866078734
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  16. Pass48,153 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,153 miles
    Test number
    169967544249
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail48,153 miles (+1,846)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,153 miles
    Test number
    805577144230
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass46,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,307 miles
    Test number
    337468263433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,307 miles (+1,741)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,307 miles
    Test number
    875428363297
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass44,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,566 miles
    Test number
    377229632315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,566 miles (+2,662)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,566 miles
    Test number
    817209132337
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Fail41,904 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,904 miles
    Test number
    198246221322
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass41,904 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    41,904 miles
    Test number
    775126921305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,485 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,485 miles
    Test number
    390141640358
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass39,485 miles (+3,846)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,485 miles
    Test number
    461971640433
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass35,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,639 miles
    Test number
    462639029430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail35,639 miles (+4,624)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,639 miles
    Test number
    862889229334
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass31,015 miles (+4,878)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,015 miles
    Test number
    494354258488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass26,137 miles (+4,814)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,137 miles
    Test number
    480802787259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass21,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    21,323 miles
    Test number
    683188676285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail21,323 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,323 miles
    Test number
    251438976254
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LS52 BWO

Does LS52 BWO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 BWO expired on 29 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 BWO?
The MOT on LS52 BWO expired on 29 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 BWO done?
LS52 BWO was recorded at 84,264 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2023, an average of 3,672 miles a year.
Has LS52 BWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 BWO has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS52 BWO 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 LS52 BWO find?
LS52 BWO passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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