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LB02 AOM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,506 mi
Last recorded93,506 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 AOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 93,506 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

n/s/f fog lamp not working

reverse lamp not working

Fail 27 Mar 2015 93,375 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

eml light illuminated

n/s/f fog lamp not working

reverse lamp not working

Pass 1 Apr 2014 82,344 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 82,284 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Feb 2013 73,915 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 73,915 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 68,425 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 68,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 63,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,058 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,283 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 56,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 48,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,360 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 42,287 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 42,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,765 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 31,411 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 25,432 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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LB02 AOM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LB02 AOM, 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 LB02 AOM registered?

LB02 AOM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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