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LF02 WCT

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,305 mi
Last recorded116,305 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 WCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 116,305 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 116,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 113,379 miles

Offside Front tyre perished on side wall

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 113,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front tyre perished on side wall

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 110,930 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 106,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre has slight age cracking.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 103,884 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 101,212 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 96,273 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 96,273 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 90,106 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 86,245 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 81,333 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 81,333 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 81,320 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 81,298 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 81,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 78,251 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 78,013 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 70,843 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 63,724 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 WCT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WCT, 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 WCT registered?

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

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The MOT history for LF02 WCT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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