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LA02 XMY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

277,275 mi
Last recorded277,275 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 XMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 277,275 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 270,484 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 257,267 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 248,992 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 248,992 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 235,983 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 235,858 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 227,710 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 227,710 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 22,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 220,541 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 217,616 miles

D/S/F Tyre under pressured

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 217,616 miles

D/S/F Tyre under pressured

Pass 20 Jan 2012 209,617 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 209,617 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 203,913 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 18 Jan 2010 189,591 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 189,591 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 170,840 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 170,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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 XMY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LA02 XMY, 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 XMY registered?

LA02 XMY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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