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LG51 KRZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,034 mi
Last recorded108,034 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 KRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 108,034 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 108,034 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 105,490 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jan 2017 105,485 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 May 2016 100,923 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 100,923 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 96,554 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 94,192 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 85,395 miles

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

n/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2011 69,420 miles

Rear n/s tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2011 62,253 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 62,253 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/sr tyre splitting on walls

Pass 24 Dec 2009 53,080 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 53,080 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 44,511 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,725 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 28,949 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front and Rear number plates are starting to fade

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

Rear offside tyre has cut to side wall

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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LG51 KRZ 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 70.6%.

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 LG51 KRZ, 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 LG51 KRZ registered?

LG51 KRZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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