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LC02 YXJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,726 mi
Last recorded118,726 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 YXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 118,726 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 118,696 miles

Emissions unable to be completed blocked test machine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 52% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 110,749 miles

Engine oil dip stick broken

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Unable to check outer sills as covered

Fail 3 Jan 2023 110,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine oil dip stick broken

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Unable to check outer sills as covered

Pass 16 Dec 2021 103,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroding in places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 95,780 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 95,152 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 95,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 86,698 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring the view to some components

front wiper blades incorrectly fitted

Fail 28 May 2019 86,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 R16 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers fitted obscuring the view to some components

front wiper blades incorrectly fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 79,714 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 16 May 2017 72,090 miles

both headlamps aims correct with internal adjuster on 3 (as presented)

Pass 20 May 2016 64,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped/worn

front windscreen wipers smearing

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 64,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped/worn

front windscreen wipers smearing

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 56,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 May 2014 49,486 miles

......Thanx 4visiting us.....

Fail 27 May 2014 49,486 miles

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

......Thanx 4visiting us.....

Both front & o/s rear tyres have worn low, o/s rear just within legal limit

Pass 21 May 2013 41,356 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 35,555 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 35,548 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 30,515 miles

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

centre pipe exhaust not full support

Pass 3 Jun 2010 26,066 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 Feb 2009 20,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brakes have a 23% imbalance it appers the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 7 Feb 2008 18,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 18,058 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 14,923 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 12,395 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 10,890 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 YXJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 YXJ, 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 YXJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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