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LD02 HUY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,540 mi
Last recorded124,540 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD02 HUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 124,540 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 122,444 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 122,385 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 118,253 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 118,253 miles

Stop lamp not working all three (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 114,016 miles

Front Registration plate damaged.

Nearside Headlamp aim checked at level 2 selection. Aimed high at level 0.

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

Nearside stoplamp bulb may need replacing.

Offside Headlamp aim checked at level 2 selection. Aimed high at level 0.

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 110,301 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 110,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 107,757 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 107,734 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 105,801 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 100,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 94,765 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2010 874,354 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 81,074 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2008 74,849 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 67,402 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 61,753 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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LD02 HUY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LD02 HUY, 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 LD02 HUY registered?

LD02 HUY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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