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LC51 VWY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

102,390 mi
Last recorded102,390 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 VWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 102,390 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 102,389 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2025 100,303 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 100,303 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 99,036 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 99,034 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 96,522 miles

Offside Rear tyre is badly perished in tread

c/o is slow to drop

exhaust is rusty

n/s outer c/v boot is weeping

Fail 6 Jan 2022 96,522 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is badly perished in tread

c/o is slow to drop

exhaust is rusty

n/s outer c/v boot is weeping

Pass 7 Oct 2020 95,339 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL STONE CHIPS LOWER. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 95,339 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL STONE CHIPS LOWER. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 94,601 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing on inside edge.

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 93,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 92,129 miles

Nearside Lower outer sill has slight damage

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip. (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 90,023 miles

Front SMALLSTONE CHIP 0N SCREEN

Pass 9 Oct 2015 88,045 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2015 88,045 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 79,708 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 79,706 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,542 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking inbetween tread.

Pass 6 Oct 2012 71,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 71,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 65,075 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 65,075 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,323 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear and offside front tyre starting to crack around outer wall of tyre need replacing

Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,260 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,083 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 32,797 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 26,178 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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LC51 VWY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LC51 VWY, 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 LC51 VWY registered?

LC51 VWY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is LC51 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 VWY shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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