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Volkswagen Beetle

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

LX52 UAAMOT history

LX52 UAA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 6 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,449 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 UAA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 UAA was last recorded at 135,449 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 5,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,528 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,921 miles
Average per year
5,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,449 miles
  • 2025 – 129,528 miles
  • 2024 – 125,253 miles
  • 2023 – 124,247 miles
  • 2022 – 123,507 miles
  • 2021 – 121,215 miles
  • 2020 – 117,805 miles
  • 2019 – 116,342 miles
  • 2018 – 113,518 miles
  • 2016 – 110,259 miles
  • 2015 – 82,458 miles
  • 2014 – 82,350 miles
  • 2013 – 76,654 miles
  • 2012 – 64,716 miles
  • 2011 – 48,773 miles
  • 2010 – 42,825 miles
  • 2009 – 39,627 miles
  • 2008 – 35,361 miles
  • 2007 – 30,795 miles
  • 2006 – 24,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,449 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass135,449 miles (+5,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,449 miles
    Test number
    916212870691
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,528 miles (+4,275)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,528 miles
    Test number
    191501116315
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,253 miles (+1,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,253 miles
    Test number
    700210964775
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass124,247 miles (+740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    124,247 miles
    Test number
    481236262411
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass123,507 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,507 miles
    Test number
    258356348240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail123,504 miles (+2,289)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,504 miles
    Test number
    103686373771
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,215 miles (+3,410)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,215 miles
    Test number
    292190343379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,805 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,805 miles
    Test number
    635215785440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,342 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,342 miles
    Test number
    854266518977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,518 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,518 miles
    Test number
    333372679265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,259 miles (+12,038)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    110,259 miles
    Test number
    189788502206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,221 miles
    Test number
    432944817707
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded

  13. Fail98,221 miles (+15,763)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,221 miles
    Test number
    176980016554
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded

  14. Pass82,458 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    82,458 miles
    Test number
    828547405078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,350 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,350 miles
    Test number
    289543724352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorating
    • NoteCoolant low
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on edge

  16. Fail82,350 miles (+5,696)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,350 miles
    Test number
    127663324350
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorating
    • NoteCoolant low
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on edge

  17. Pass76,654 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    76,654 miles
    Test number
    869503323302
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  18. Fail76,654 miles (+11,938)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,654 miles
    Test number
    569403923319
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  19. Pass64,716 miles (+256)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,716 miles
    Test number
    559108412308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack and perish

  20. Fail64,460 miles (+15,687)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,460 miles
    Test number
    995241912372
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack and perish

  21. Pass48,773 miles (+5,948)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,773 miles
    Test number
    799542101374
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES INNER & OUTER EDGES
    • NoteENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

  22. Pass42,825 miles (+3,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,825 miles
    Test number
    663162900320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass39,627 miles (+4,266)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,627 miles
    Test number
    654050209313
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  24. Pass35,361 miles (+4,566)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,361 miles
    Test number
    141114908319
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyre wearing low & starting to split on inner sidewalls
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  25. Pass30,795 miles (+5,931)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,795 miles
    Test number
    200692007316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    24,864 miles
    Test number
    604544906323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail24,864 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,864 miles
    Test number
    170554806305
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight stiffness in handbrake mechanism

Questions about LX52 UAA

Does LX52 UAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 UAA is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 UAA?
The MOT on LX52 UAA is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 UAA done?
LX52 UAA was recorded at 135,449 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 5,711 miles a year.
Has LX52 UAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 UAA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LX52 UAA 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 UAA find?
LX52 UAA passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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