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LC02 WFO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

100,956 mi
Last recorded100,956 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 WFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 100,956 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 98,177 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 95,155 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 92,252 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 88,890 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 84,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 82,291 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anty roll bar bush deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2020 82,291 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anty roll bar bush deteriorated

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 80,212 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 80,212 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 78,109 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 75,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Half shaft inner seal leaking.

Pass 16 May 2016 73,415 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both side (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 May 2015 71,246 miles

Noise from drive belt area

Top mounted stop lamp no working

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

Pass 22 May 2014 68,454 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 64,419 miles

Bothside front brake discs slightly worned.

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

Pass 28 May 2012 60,658 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 56,552 miles

free play front top suspension mounts

front brake discs scored

offside front tyre 2mm outer edge

Fail 24 May 2010 51,000 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front indicator bulbs pale

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 May 2010 51,000 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front indicator bulbs pale

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 May 2009 44,729 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 44,729 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 38,118 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 38,117 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 31,752 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 24,860 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 WFO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WFO, 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 WFO registered?

LC02 WFO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 2002.

Is LC02 WFO safe to buy?

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