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LG02 YXO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,484 mi
Last recorded102,484 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 YXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 102,484 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 102,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 101,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 101,750 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 100,771 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 23 Oct 2013 100,771 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 22 Oct 2012 99,922 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 99,922 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 95,719 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine manegment light on indicating fault

engine oil low

Pass 28 Sep 2010 91,074 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 27 Sep 2010 91,074 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S headlamp dips to the right.

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 18 Sep 2009 75,054 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 75,054 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 59,945 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 46,199 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 46,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,751 miles

n/s/f headlamp has condensation

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 YXO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG02 YXO registered?

LG02 YXO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is LG02 YXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG02 YXO shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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