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LM02 ASO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,881 mi
Last recorded88,881 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 ASO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 88,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Fail 12 Jan 2022 88,881 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2021 87,604 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Fail 13 Jan 2021 87,604 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 21 Jan 2020 86,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [2-3000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Fail 21 Jan 2020 86,251 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [2-3000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 17 Jan 2019 84,483 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 81,977 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 79,514 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 77,009 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 74,329 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 74,327 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both sides rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2014 72,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jul 2013 66,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Jul 2012 60,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 19 Jul 2012 60,246 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Jul 2011 53,394 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,922 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 42,054 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,476 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 29,985 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 24,239 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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LM02 ASO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LM02 ASO, 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 LM02 ASO registered?

LM02 ASO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is LM02 ASO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM02 ASO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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