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LC02 GUE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,014 mi
Last recorded70,014 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 GUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 70,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 69,936 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 68,048 miles

n/s outer sill damaged .......

o/s door mirror case damaged .......

Fail 24 Feb 2022 68,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

n/s outer sill damaged .......

o/s door mirror case damaged .......

Pass 25 Feb 2021 65,307 miles

damage to nearside sill

rear tyres worn slightly out of shape

Fail 25 Feb 2021 65,302 miles

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

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

damage to nearside sill

rear tyres worn slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Feb 2020 64,389 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 64,389 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 61,706 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 61,706 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 58,981 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Feb 2017 56,941 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 54,312 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,122 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 49,713 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 44,690 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,314 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,282 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,119 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,057 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,575 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,435 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 17,812 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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LC02 GUE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LC02 GUE, 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 LC02 GUE registered?

LC02 GUE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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