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LK02 WSY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,330 mi
Last recorded92,330 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 WSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 92,330 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,354 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

advice nearside rear tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

advice offside front tyre cracks appearing on tread area

Pass 10 Mar 2014 81,035 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,704 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 70,110 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 63,702 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 63,702 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 58,035 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 49,934 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 49,934 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 40,082 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 40,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,228 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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LK02 WSY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LK02 WSY, 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 LK02 WSY registered?

LK02 WSY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is LK02 WSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK02 WSY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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