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LA51 KYS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

85,237 mi
Last recorded85,237 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 KYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 85,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 76,455 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 68,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 68,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 57,458 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 52,511 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 51,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 45,065 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 44,794 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 44,794 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 43,852 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 42,670 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 40,337 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 38,738 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 35,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

front brake discs lipped

Fail 24 Jan 2015 35,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

front brake discs lipped

Pass 23 Jan 2014 33,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jan 2013 31,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jan 2012 29,363 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 27,379 miles

front brake discs worn low

Pass 9 Jan 2010 25,202 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 20,278 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 20,278 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 17,548 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 12,938 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 7,754 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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LA51 KYS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LA51 KYS, 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 LA51 KYS registered?

LA51 KYS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 February 2002.

Is LA51 KYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 KYS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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