Volkswagen Beetle
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc
LS52 FVTMOT history
LS52 FVT is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 12 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 78,948 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 May 2027
- Mileage
- 78,948 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,477 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS52 FVT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 12 Nov 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS52 FVT was last recorded at 78,948 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 6,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 72,651 miles · 12 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,297 miles
- Average per year
- 3,477 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,948 miles
- 2025 – 72,651 miles
- 2024 – 67,304 miles
- 2023 – 64,143 miles
- 2022 – 62,058 miles
- 2021 – 59,652 miles
- 2020 – 57,374 miles
- 2019 – 54,729 miles
- 2018 – 52,073 miles
- 2016 – 47,293 miles
- 2015 – 44,180 miles
- 2014 – 42,390 miles
- 2013 – 40,601 miles
- 2012 – 37,953 miles
- 2011 – 34,862 miles
- 2010 – 31,056 miles
- 2009 – 25,424 miles
- 2008 – 20,225 miles
- 2007 – 13,566 miles
- 2006 – 11,125 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,948 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/ + O/S Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Engine management light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,948 miles (+6,297)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2027
- Odometer
- 78,948 miles
- Test number
- 962379241568
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/ + O/S Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass72,651 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2026
- Odometer
- 72,651 miles
- Test number
- 175481622042
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive slight seepage from steering gator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail72,651 miles (+5,347)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,651 miles
- Test number
- 441054610766
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive slight seepage from steering gator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass67,304 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2025
- Odometer
- 67,304 miles
- Test number
- 680934414043
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items
Fail67,304 miles (+3,161)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,304 miles
- Test number
- 707815613497
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items
Pass64,143 miles (+2,085)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 64,143 miles
- Test number
- 254676951377
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight up and down movement on both front top mount bearings/bushes
- AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items
Pass62,058 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 62,058 miles
- Test number
- 411548276439
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail62,058 miles (+2,406)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,058 miles
- Test number
- 333539446310
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass59,652 miles (+46)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 59,652 miles
- Test number
- 198847892307
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail59,606 miles (+2,232)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,606 miles
- Test number
- 557286139495
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass57,374 miles (+2,645)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 57,374 miles
- Test number
- 813684254096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,729 miles (+2,656)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 54,729 miles
- Test number
- 547260280671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,073 miles (+4,780)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 52,073 miles
- Test number
- 918263477164
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass47,293 miles (+3,113)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 47,293 miles
- Test number
- 988347300657
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass44,180 miles (+1,790)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 44,180 miles
- Test number
- 257836314517
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass42,390 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 42,390 miles
- Test number
- 778336394226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,390 miles (+1,789)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,390 miles
- Test number
- 609856094203
- FailureNearside Front 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)
Pass40,601 miles (+2,648)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 40,601 miles
- Test number
- 739081903325
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,953 miles (+3,091)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 37,953 miles
- Test number
- 716623402368
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,862 miles (+3,806)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 34,862 miles
- Test number
- 748190701320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,056 miles (+5,632)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 31,056 miles
- Test number
- 840890500352
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,424 miles (+5,199)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 25,424 miles
- Test number
- 751043409379
- 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)
Pass20,225 miles (+6,659)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 20,225 miles
- Test number
- 730193008304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,566 miles (+2,441)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 13,566 miles
- Test number
- 994193407365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,125 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 11,125 miles
- Test number
- 331072696274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS52 FVT
- Does LS52 FVT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 FVT is valid until 3 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS52 FVT?
- The MOT on LS52 FVT is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS52 FVT done?
- LS52 FVT was recorded at 78,948 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 3,477 miles a year.
- Has LS52 FVT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS52 FVT has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS52 FVT 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 FVT find?
- LS52 FVT passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 11 advisories: central front exhaust mounting defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/ + o/s slightly lipped; front coolant leak, and 8 more.
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