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LF02 WCR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,736 mi
Last recorded145,736 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 WCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 145,736 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 139,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 134,149 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 124,834 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 115,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low at inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake requires attention. low readings not locking rollers. Operation poor

Fail 27 May 2022 115,049 miles

Emissions not tested NOT Tested due to throttle problem. Unable to hold steady throttle speed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush worn excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn below limit /to canvas/cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low at inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake requires attention. low readings not locking rollers. Operation poor

Pass 9 Nov 2020 106,749 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and o/s/f in poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 106,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and o/s/f in poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 98,630 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 98,630 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 90,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2018 90,494 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 79,333 miles

offside front tyre cracked at sidewall/tread

Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,715 miles

Engine light on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 73,555 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 73,555 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 73,552 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 73,539 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 73,539 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 64,098 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 56,101 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 56,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 47,677 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 WCR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 LF02 WCR, 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 WCR registered?

LF02 WCR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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