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LF02 NMA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,290 mi
Last recorded170,290 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 NMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 170,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55x16v (4.1.E.1)

steel wheels on front , ally wheels on rear

Pass 27 Mar 2017 161,044 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 123,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 119,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some componenets

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 111,106 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 108,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2014 108,200 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management Light on Dash Indicating a Fault

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

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

Offside Rear Brake Caliper Handbrake Arm Stiff

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 101,134 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 93,978 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 88,229 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 78,233 miles

Engine oil level low

Fail 10 Mar 2010 78,233 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine oil level low

Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,371 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 61,569 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 55,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 55,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 52,028 miles

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

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 NMA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NMA, 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 NMA registered?

LF02 NMA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is LF02 NMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF02 NMA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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