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LG51 LPO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,381 mi
Last recorded90,381 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 LPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 90,381 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexi (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 5 May 2015 87,418 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 8 May 2014 82,393 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 77,750 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 May 2012 73,308 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 68,140 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 67,535 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2009 65,126 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 60,868 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 58,369 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 58,369 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 43,988 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 29,934 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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LG51 LPO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LG51 LPO, 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 LG51 LPO registered?

LG51 LPO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is LG51 LPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 LPO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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