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LG02 TZV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,969 mi
Last recorded90,969 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 TZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 90,969 miles

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

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

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

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

na and os track rod rubbers perished but ok

Pass 29 Jun 2015 89,069 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

osf tyre perished

osr tyre has deep cuts to tread

Pass 29 Mar 2014 85,859 miles

osf lower ball joint has slight play

Fail 4 Apr 2013 81,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2013 81,939 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2012 74,753 miles

No rear seats fitted

front no plate damaged

rear brake discs worn

Fail 1 Feb 2012 74,752 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

front no plate damaged

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,212 miles

rear seats and rear seat belts removed

Fail 19 Jan 2011 67,163 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 65,167 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 64,877 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 63,135 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 56,571 miles

off side rear tyre has a screw in the tread.

parts of the high level stop lamp do not work.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 45,817 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 TZV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 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 LG02 TZV, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LG02 TZV registered?

LG02 TZV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for LG02 TZV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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