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LC02 RFL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,548 mi
Last recorded105,548 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 RFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 105,548 miles

Both front headlamps slightly dull

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 104,001 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 102,651 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 102,648 miles

Offside Front 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))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2021 100,412 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 99,229 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 98,221 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 96,341 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 96,341 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2017 94,660 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2017 94,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 92,425 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 90,358 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2014 87,705 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 84,071 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 80,731 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust mounting missing

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2011 76,101 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges and worn out of shape

Centre section of exhaust loose on its clamp fixings to down pipe section

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2011 76,101 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges and worn out of shape

Centre section of exhaust loose on its clamp fixings to down pipe section

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 69,060 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 69,054 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front wiper blades split

Pass 28 May 2009 61,177 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken but still supporting exhaust

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2008 54,187 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Jun 2007 47,585 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Jun 2006 38,975 miles

see checklist 432949

Pass 15 May 2005 31,739 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 RFL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RFL, 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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LC02 RFL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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