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LC02 MFZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,624 mi
Last recorded81,624 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 MFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 81,624 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 81,624 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 81,316 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 79,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 79,687 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 74,222 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 68,318 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 63,358 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F shock absborbers rubber protection perished

body damage O/S/F area

front brake discs very rusted

Pass 21 Jan 2020 59,655 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner & outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake discs rusted

Fail 20 Jan 2020 59,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner & outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake discs rusted

Pass 17 Jan 2019 52,320 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 17 Jan 2019 52,320 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 15 Jan 2018 44,019 miles

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

N/S/F tyre perishing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front shock absborbers dust covers ripped

Pass 16 Jan 2017 37,346 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 36,858 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre tread

damage to n/s sill

front n/s and o/s shock gaitors split

undershield damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,679 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

residue around top of fuel tank

Fail 26 Oct 2015 36,679 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

residue around top of fuel tank

Pass 17 Oct 2014 35,245 miles

Both front shock aborber dust covers damaged

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

Nearside front tyre cracking.

Offside front tyre damaged.

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 34,875 miles

Offside front tyre damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,389 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 37,097 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 22 Sep 2010 31,864 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 31,241 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 28,650 miles

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

offside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 21 Apr 2006 20,554 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 MFZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MFZ, 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 MFZ registered?

LC02 MFZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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The MOT history for LC02 MFZ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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