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LA51 YDT

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,743 mi
Last recorded80,743 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 YDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2018 80,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps light holder (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps light holder (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front screen chipped

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

Rear coil springs corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2017 73,192 miles

EML LAMP IS ON

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

Nearside Rear TYRE IS OUT OFF SHAPE

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

Offside Rear TYRE IS PERISHED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 58,020 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 50,416 miles

Some noise nsf wheel bearing.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,957 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,183 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 42,230 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 37,800 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 32,673 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 28,821 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 24,851 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 19,855 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 May 2006 15,661 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limit

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 YDT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YDT, 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 YDT registered?

LA51 YDT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is LA51 YDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 YDT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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