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LB02 NCD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,068 mi
Last recorded136,068 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 NCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2018 136,068 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 131,656 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 123,855 miles

engine management warning light on

Fail 24 Jun 2016 123,855 miles

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 2 Jul 2015 117,327 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 111,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 107,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 May 2012 99,715 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 87,006 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 77,152 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 67,219 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 57,139 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,278 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,103 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 NCD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LB02 NCD, 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 NCD registered?

LB02 NCD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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The MOT history for LB02 NCD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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