Volkswagen Beetle
Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc
LX52 TYKMOT history
LX52 TYK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,847 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 92,847 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,529 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX52 TYK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 23 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX52 TYK was last recorded at 92,847 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 1,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Sept 2015: 17,612 miles, lower than 59,620 miles on 18 Aug 2014.
- 30 May 2018: 54,746 miles, lower than 63,757 miles on 6 Dec 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 91,648 miles · 31 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,199 miles
- Average per year
- 3,529 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,847 miles
- 2025 – 91,648 miles
- 2024 – 90,715 miles
- 2023 – 89,555 miles
- 2022 – 87,949 miles
- 2021 – 85,854 miles
- 2020 – 73,821 miles
- 2019 – 66,535 miles
- 2018 – 54,746 miles
- 2016 – 63,757 miles
- 2015 – 17,612 miles
- 2014 – 59,620 miles
- 2013 – 55,887 miles
- 2012 – 52,032 miles
- 2011 – 49,100 miles
- 2010 – 45,344 miles
- 2009 – 38,526 miles
- 2008 – 34,000 miles
- 2007 – 29,857 miles
- 2006 – 23,531 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,847 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (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.
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012
Full MOT history
27 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,847 miles (+1,199)3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 92,847 miles
- Test number
- 143866624684
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass91,648 miles (+933)5 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 91,648 miles
- Test number
- 501867910573
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust brackets corroded
Pass90,715 miles (+1,160)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 90,715 miles
- Test number
- 205467999801
- MinorFront passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass89,555 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 89,555 miles
- Test number
- 801898999098
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail89,554 miles (+1,605)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,554 miles
- Test number
- 918739465501
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass87,949 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 87,949 miles
- Test number
- 921012818556
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,949 miles (+2,095)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,949 miles
- Test number
- 636676466552
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass85,854 miles (+12,033)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 85,854 miles
- Test number
- 562968337115
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBattery cover insecure
Pass73,821 miles (+7,286)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 73,821 miles
- Test number
- 575593448053
- 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))
Pass66,535 miles (+11,789)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 66,535 miles
- Test number
- 962702135216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,746 miles (-9,011)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 54,746 miles
- Test number
- 769037919263
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass63,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 63,757 miles
- Test number
- 868362894826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,757 miles (+46,145)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,757 miles
- Test number
- 311263222750
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass17,612 miles (-42,008)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 17,612 miles
- Test number
- 517635145212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,620 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,620 miles
- Test number
- 349290134401
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteAdvise nearside front brake disc some wear and scoring.
Pass59,620 miles (+3,733)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 59,620 miles
- Test number
- 469170234220
- NoteAdvise nearside front brake disc some wear and scoring.
Pass55,887 miles (+3,855)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 55,887 miles
- Test number
- 755632153272
- NoteAdvise rear b/pads low
Pass52,032 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 52,032 miles
- Test number
- 549369042273
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Fail52,032 miles (+2,932)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,032 miles
- Test number
- 875109542214
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Fail49,100 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,100 miles
- Test number
- 135131951201
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass49,100 miles (+3,756)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 49,100 miles
- Test number
- 359521051430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,344 miles (+6,818)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 45,344 miles
- Test number
- 233725840266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,526 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 38,526 miles
- Test number
- 393299439421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,526 miles (+4,526)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,526 miles
- Test number
- 514319139204
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass34,000 miles (+4,143)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 34,000 miles
- Test number
- 223082558227
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,857 miles (+6,326)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 29,857 miles
- Test number
- 793083857211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,531 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 23,531 miles
- Test number
- 841498046262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX52 TYK
- Does LX52 TYK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 TYK is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX52 TYK?
- The MOT on LX52 TYK is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX52 TYK done?
- LX52 TYK was recorded at 92,847 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 3,529 miles a year.
- Has LX52 TYK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX52 TYK has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LX52 TYK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LX52 TYK find?
- LX52 TYK passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced, and 9 more.
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