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LC02 NFG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,640 mi
Last recorded125,640 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 125,640 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack ends X2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer slight damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 125,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack ends X2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer slight damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 123,305 miles

damage to nearside outer sill

damage to offside outer sill

Pass 22 May 2017 121,635 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 119,059 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 16 May 2015 113,285 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 16 May 2015 113,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 110,685 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)

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 2 May 2014 110,685 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 10 May 2013 107,436 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 104,302 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres distorted

osr brake slightly binding

Fail 17 May 2012 104,302 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres distorted

osr brake slightly binding

Pass 16 May 2011 98,588 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 16 May 2011 98,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 28 May 2010 92,102 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

Pass 21 May 2009 82,086 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine light on

Pass 29 May 2008 71,758 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both outer sill slightly damaged

engine management light on

Pass 2 Nov 2007 70,667 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inside edges/cut to offside front tyre wall

damage to both sill panels

note/oil level was very low

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 May 2007 65,398 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 65,395 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake squeak offside front-slight lift to nearside front top mount-light perishing to nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 13 May 2006 58,524 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 NFG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NFG, 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 NFG registered?

LC02 NFG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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