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LG02 YXM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

52,462 mi
Last recorded52,462 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 YXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 52,462 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 52,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 43,120 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 43,120 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 37,789 miles

EML illuminated

Pass 3 Jul 2019 33,221 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 33,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 32,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 30,008 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 28,484 miles

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

vacuum pipe leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 27,131 miles

both front and o/s rear tyre walls scuffs and light cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2014 25,596 miles

front tyres wear on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2013 24,069 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 21,751 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 19,722 miles

advise centre exhaust bracket welding broke one side of saddle

advise slight damage to both front tyre walls

Pass 13 Jul 2010 17,394 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 16,173 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 15,597 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 14,310 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 13,270 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 YXM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LG02 YXM, 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 LG02 YXM registered?

LG02 YXM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is LG02 YXM safe to buy?

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