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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

LX52 HFMMOT history

LX52 HFM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 13 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2024
Mileage
119,187 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 HFM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 HFM was last recorded at 119,187 miles on 2 Nov 2023, 6,789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,398 miles · 21 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
6,789 miles
Average per year
4,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,187 miles
  • 2022 – 112,398 miles
  • 2021 – 104,666 miles
  • 2020 – 102,200 miles
  • 2019 – 99,615 miles
  • 2018 – 95,561 miles
  • 2017 – 91,912 miles
  • 2016 – 86,950 miles
  • 2015 – 83,483 miles
  • 2014 – 77,588 miles
  • 2013 – 76,373 miles
  • 2012 – 74,448 miles
  • 2011 – 70,306 miles
  • 2010 – 63,957 miles
  • 2008 – 54,703 miles
  • 2007 – 48,907 miles
  • 2005 – 39,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,187 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,187 miles (+6,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,187 miles
    Test number
    242700313354
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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))

  2. Pass112,398 miles (+7,732)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,398 miles
    Test number
    809232741420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,666 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,666 miles
    Test number
    293463134447
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak water pump area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail104,666 miles (+2,466)1 dangerous2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,666 miles
    Test number
    238311176318
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak water pump area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass102,200 miles (+2,585)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    102,200 miles
    Test number
    561576483416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,615 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    99,615 miles
    Test number
    821750574014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail99,614 miles (+4,053)5 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,614 miles
    Test number
    756983790725
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass95,561 miles (+3,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,561 miles
    Test number
    459937996043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass91,912 miles (+4,962)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,912 miles
    Test number
    416420614224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,950 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    86,950 miles
    Test number
    484309082226
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber dust covers spilt
    • AdvisoryDipstick top broken
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam images weak

  11. Fail86,950 miles (+3,467)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,950 miles
    Test number
    394228194675
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber dust covers spilt
    • AdvisoryDipstick top broken
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam images weak

  12. Pass83,483 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    83,483 miles
    Test number
    255029465149
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront tyres have their edges rounded.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Fail83,483 miles (+5,895)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,483 miles
    Test number
    628369165156
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront tyres have their edges rounded.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass77,588 miles (+99)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,588 miles
    Test number
    758734784108
    • NoteFront brake calipers rusting
    • NoteFront brake flexyhose ends rusting
    • NoteO/side rear tyre worn on outer edge

  15. Pass77,489 miles (+1,116)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    77,489 miles
    Test number
    209291304466
    • NoteO/SIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES

  16. Pass76,373 miles (+353)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    76,373 miles
    Test number
    128014073471
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp illuminated

  17. Pass76,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    76,020 miles
    Test number
    375178333048
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Fail76,020 miles (+1,572)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,020 miles
    Test number
    216977633024
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass74,448 miles (+4,142)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,448 miles
    Test number
    478651262054
    • NoteAirbag warning light is on,this will be a failure next year
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn on outer edges

  20. Pass70,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    70,306 miles
    Test number
    779809331005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,306 miles (+6,349)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,306 miles
    Test number
    655259231033
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear pads getting low

  22. Pass63,957 miles (+9,254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,957 miles
    Test number
    132852760008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass54,703 miles (+5,796)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    54,703 miles
    Test number
    572710648316
    • NoteAdvise replace nearside windscreen wiper.

  24. Pass48,907 miles (+9,905)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,907 miles
    Test number
    392047347290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    39,002 miles
    Test number
    660874685280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 HFM

Does LX52 HFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 HFM expired on 1 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 HFM?
The MOT on LX52 HFM expired on 1 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 HFM done?
LX52 HFM was recorded at 119,187 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2023, an average of 4,440 miles a year.
Has LX52 HFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 HFM has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LX52 HFM 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 LX52 HFM find?
LX52 HFM passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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