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LL02 XPC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,015 mi
Last recorded70,015 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL02 XPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 70,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 70,013 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 65,924 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 63,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 59,028 miles

Headlamp beam images

Pass 28 Feb 2020 50,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 43,262 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 35,510 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 35,337 miles

Engine management warning light on.

Offside Front Headlamp image and light output is deteriorating, Recommend replacing light bulb.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 33,344 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,062 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 31,029 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 31,029 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 28,387 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 28,387 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 26,158 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre low on inner edge.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 26,158 miles

Nearside rear tyre low on inner edge.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 24,893 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 22,847 miles

NSF Window regulator broken,

Rear number plate water damaged advise replacement.

front number plate water damaged advise replacement.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 21,311 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 19,365 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 17,624 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 17,624 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 13,654 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LL02 XPC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LL02 XPC, 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 LL02 XPC registered?

LL02 XPC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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