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LC02 HTL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,113 mi
Last recorded89,113 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 HTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 89,113 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 88,704 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 87,446 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 84,068 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 78,037 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 77,408 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 75,979 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 73,645 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 71,903 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 71,903 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 69,126 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,790 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 61,912 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,188 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 51,119 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 46,979 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion on inside edge of front brake discs

Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,979 miles

slight corrosion on inside edge of front brake discs

Pass 6 Aug 2009 42,281 miles

exhaust centre mounting cracking up

front brake discs slight corrosion on inside edge

Pass 31 Jul 2008 38,894 miles

exhaust centre section mounting adrift

Pass 13 Apr 2007 33,600 miles

exhaust centre section mounting adrift

rear tyres 2-3mm

slight movement in both front strutt top rubber bearings

Pass 14 Apr 2006 29,210 miles

advise nearside front tyre getting low

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 HTL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC02 HTL registered?

LC02 HTL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 May 2002.

Is LC02 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC02 HTL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LC02 HTL have outstanding finance?

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