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LG02 KXA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,110 mi
Last recorded103,110 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 KXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 103,110 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 103,107 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 93,110 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 93,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 83,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,052 miles

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

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

engine and underside covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Mar 2016 74,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 65,971 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,971 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Fail 26 Mar 2015 65,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine burning oil.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light illuminated.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing 205/55R16/91V.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,198 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,280 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 52,280 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,184 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 46,184 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,162 miles

exhaust rusty

front discs badly worn and o/s pads appear 50% worn

rear number plate poor

Fail 16 Mar 2011 40,161 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rusty

front discs badly worn and o/s pads appear 50% worn

r/o/s calipier appers icorrectly adjusted or faulty

rear number plate poor

Fail 13 Mar 2010 33,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs badly worn

fuel tank strap very rusty

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2010 33,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs badly worn

fuel tank strap very rusty

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rusty

oil leak noted from gearbox area (slight)

r/n/s lamp special retainer missing

Fail 17 Mar 2009 30,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusty

oil leak noted from gearbox area (slight)

r/n/s lamp special retainer missing

Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,134 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,122 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 15,782 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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LG02 KXA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LG02 KXA, 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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LG02 KXA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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