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LA02 AXD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

126,756 mi
Last recorded126,756 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 AXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 126,756 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Heavy surface corrosion on inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 122,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 110,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 102,923 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 96,188 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 82,627 miles

Nearside Front Slight play top strut mount

Pass 2 Jan 2018 68,026 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 61,529 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

eml light on

Fail 22 Mar 2017 61,529 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

eml light on

Pass 4 Apr 2016 54,033 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak, possibly from gearbox seals

Pass 10 Apr 2015 48,161 miles

engine management light stays on

Fail 10 Apr 2015 48,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

engine management light stays on

Pass 26 Mar 2014 44,370 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,874 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 37,933 miles

engine management light stays on

offside front wishbone rear bush is separating

Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,751 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,665 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 27,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 23,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 19,928 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 16,623 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 12,999 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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LA02 AXD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LA02 AXD, 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 LA02 AXD registered?

LA02 AXD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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