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LG02 YXU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,337 mi
Last recorded126,337 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 YXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 126,337 miles

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

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

brake servo pipe has temporary repair

Pass 7 Aug 2019 124,477 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 119,710 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 119,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 118,263 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 111,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load covers missing still useable (5.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine check light on

Fail 24 Sep 2015 111,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load covers missing still useable (5.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine check light on

Pass 22 Sep 2014 105,476 miles

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

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

engine check light on

nearside front seat belt outer casing missing

nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 98,446 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 98,444 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 89,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust suports corroded

off side rear sill damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2012 89,395 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust suports corroded

off side rear sill damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2011 82,432 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 82,432 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 74,270 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2009 65,304 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 65,304 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2007 52,921 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 52,891 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 42,751 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 42,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 33,199 miles

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

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

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 YXU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YXU, 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 YXU registered?

LG02 YXU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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