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EG02 LPA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,903 mi
Last recorded141,903 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 LPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2022 141,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on dashboard (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamp aims no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner rack ends slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak weep from oil filter and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 138,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 138,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 135,518 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 129,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 129,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 122,302 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 122,285 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 112,729 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Lift in both front top strut mounts

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 112,729 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Lift in both front top strut mounts

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 103,612 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 103,612 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 94,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 87,905 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 81,361 miles

unable to check brake pads

Fail 28 Mar 2012 81,361 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to check brake pads

Pass 31 Mar 2011 74,075 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 66,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 66,748 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 58,107 miles

all four tyres worn to limits

Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,851 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 41,821 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 41,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 2,634 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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EG02 LPA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EG02 LPA, 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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EG02 LPA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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