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LM02 DZC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

59,349 mi
Last recorded59,349 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 DZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 59,349 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 59,349 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 57,881 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 57,881 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 56,626 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Fail 28 May 2024 56,626 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 54,851 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 May 2023 54,851 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2022 52,497 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 May 2022 52,497 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 50,884 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 49,287 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 47,519 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 44,912 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 43,256 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 41,819 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 39,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 37,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 29 May 2014 37,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2013 34,747 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 34,747 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2012 31,114 miles

Air Bag light on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside and offside front Tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 28,697 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 23,716 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 23,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 May 2009 21,980 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 19,698 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 17,363 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 16,094 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 DZC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 DZC, 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 LM02 DZC registered?

LM02 DZC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is LM02 DZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM02 DZC shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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