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LA51 YDV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,371 mi
Last recorded109,371 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2020 109,371 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise boot lid could not be opened access gained through rear seats

Advise internal mirror insecure

Central Exhaust mounting bracket defective

Central Front Exhaust heat shield insecure

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective Of engine bush excessively worn ()

Front to nearside rear prior to flexi metal brake pipe is swollen under plastic coating

Nearside Front Lower Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear After flexi metal brake pipe is swollen under plastic coating

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 101,183 miles

Interior rear view mirror not secure

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 101,180 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Air intake pipe disconnected

Interior rear view mirror not secure

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 94,357 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 94,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 86,113 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 86,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 79,393 miles

Advise boot could not be readily opened checks carried out from behind the rear seats

Advise both front tyres are cracking within the tread area

Pass 24 Sep 2015 72,593 miles

Advise exhaust centre bracket detached

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 72,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise exhaust centre bracket detached

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 70,685 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 67,705 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,766 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 59,011 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low and perrished

Fail 18 Jan 2008 48,882 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 48,882 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 38,841 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 29,743 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 YDV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LA51 YDV, 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 YDV registered?

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

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