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LF02 WCV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,386 mi
Last recorded92,386 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 WCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 92,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 92,385 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 89,971 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 89,971 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 87,857 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 87,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe/manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2016 82,009 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 80,579 miles

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge - also has various cuts

offside rear tyre perished - has also been ran under inflated

Pass 26 Mar 2014 76,232 miles

nearside/offside front tyre treads wearing low on edges.

offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,887 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,223 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 56,980 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 56,990 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 54,372 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 52,100 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 52,100 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 44,315 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 44,315 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,542 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 WCV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

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

Is LF02 WCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF02 WCV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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