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LC02 ORZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,598 mi
Last recorded70,598 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 ORZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 70,598 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 68,649 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bump stop separated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop separated

Pass 30 Aug 2022 67,595 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 67,050 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 64,961 miles

CAT exhaust heat shield loose/damaged

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover

nearside and offside rear brakes binding

Pass 23 Feb 2018 62,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 59,677 miles

Engine covers fitted

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 56,789 miles

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

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 54,118 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 51,965 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 50,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Jan 2013 49,997 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,945 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,199 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 2 Sep 2009 47,199 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Aug 2008 43,242 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2007 39,941 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 32,811 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perishing

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

front number plate damaged/slightly loose,RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

oil leak

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 ORZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ORZ, 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 ORZ registered?

LC02 ORZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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