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AU02 LUP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,600 mi
Last recorded106,600 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 LUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 106,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2019 102,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sills corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sills corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 99,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

obd light on

wipers perished

Pass 6 Mar 2017 96,635 miles

EML on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2016 92,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 90,382 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 90,382 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2014 85,214 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 80,183 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 74,516 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 67,784 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 62,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side rear sticky brake

Fail 1 Mar 2010 62,450 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

near side rear sticky brake

Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,737 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 57,737 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,546 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 52,546 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 46,457 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 46,457 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 40,873 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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AU02 LUP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU02 LUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU02 LUP registered?

AU02 LUP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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