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LF02 NKA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,936 mi
Last recorded95,936 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 NKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2021 95,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears ()

Pass 22 Jan 2020 93,657 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

all coil springs corroded

general corrosion to under-body and inner sill panels

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 21 Jan 2019 88,631 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

all brake pipes corroded

all coil springs heavily corroded

corrosion to inner sill panels

front discs poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2018 82,873 miles

all brake pipes corroded

all coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 78,044 miles

EML on dash

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2017 78,044 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack across drivers view (8.3.1a)

EML on dash

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 75,961 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 73,250 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 73,250 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,797 miles

slight wear to inner edges of both rear tyres

Fail 17 Jan 2014 70,797 miles

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

slight wear to inner edges of both rear tyres

Pass 15 Jan 2013 68,438 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 66,105 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 66,105 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,729 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some corrosion to inside and outer edges of ns front brake disc

Pass 12 Jan 2010 60,460 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 54,847 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 54,843 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 49,957 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 40,137 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 32,032 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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LF02 NKA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LF02 NKA, 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 LF02 NKA registered?

LF02 NKA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 March 2002.

Is LF02 NKA safe to buy?

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