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LD02 LZK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,012 mi
Last recorded146,012 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD02 LZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 146,012 miles

n/s front outer sill rusted/holed

Fail 1 Jun 2023 146,012 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2022 143,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front tyres bald on inner shoulders

slight seep from p.a.s pump area

Fail 31 May 2022 143,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front tyres bald on inner shoulders

n/s/r tyre bald on inner shoulder & side walls scuffed

slight seep from p.a.s pump area

Pass 4 Jun 2021 138,961 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge & perished

rear brake pads look low

screw in n/s/f tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2021 138,961 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mount adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested lenses cloudy (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge & perished

rear brake pads look low

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2020 134,749 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 132,198 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 132,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 124,391 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 124,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 116,503 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 110,045 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 108,840 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 104,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

water in nearside front indicator lens

Pass 6 Apr 2013 100,195 miles

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

slight runout front brakes

Pass 4 Apr 2012 96,722 miles

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

play in offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2011 93,854 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear ,unable to inspect belt.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 91,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

misting of oil around intercooler

Fail 23 Mar 2009 84,897 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 84,897 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 28 Mar 2008 76,638 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 76,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 62,616 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 48,239 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 LZK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LZK, 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 LZK registered?

LD02 LZK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 April 2002.

Is LD02 LZK safe to buy?

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