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FA02 LFP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,973 mi
Last recorded77,973 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 LFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 77,973 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 73,770 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on the inner sidewall

offide front tyre cracking on the inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 2 Aug 2012 69,346 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 64,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise front brake discs lipped and corroded

advise n/s/r tyre starting to weather on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2010 57,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 inner sidewalls of tyres cracking and perishing

Fail 21 Jul 2010 57,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

all 4 inner sidewalls of tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,150 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken at mounting but not left unsupported

Pass 1 Aug 2008 45,854 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 39,918 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 32,338 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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FA02 LFP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FA02 LFP, 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 FA02 LFP registered?

FA02 LFP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is FA02 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA02 LFP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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