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LC02 XZW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

116,296 mi
Last recorded116,296 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 XZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2021 116,296 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front tyre wear is uneven

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear tyre is perished and wearing uneven

headlamps output and focus are poor

Pass 25 Sep 2020 111,555 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 111,553 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 105,390 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 105,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 101,176 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 99,530 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 99,528 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 98,142 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 98,142 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 91,044 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 91,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 88,011 miles

engine light on

idle speed fluttters intermitantly

n/s/f shock absorber weeping

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

warning light on, spin control?

Fail 1 Aug 2014 88,011 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

idle speed fluttters intermitantly

n/s/f shock absorber weeping

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r coil spring badly corroded

warning light on, spin control?

Pass 6 Feb 2013 77,874 miles

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

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

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 6 Feb 2013 77,874 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E S P warning lamp on

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

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

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,817 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 57,467 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 57,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 50,688 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 44,709 miles

both front tyres are nearing the limits of wear

exhaust system is corroded

headlight aim has been tested as the vehicle was presented and they are within VOSA limits. They would be too high if you set the height adjuster to zero though

rear brake pads appear to be very close to the limits of wear

slight contamination of rear number plate

wheel trims are fitted to the roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts

Pass 6 Nov 2007 37,611 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 24,393 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XZW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XZW, 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 XZW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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