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LM02 GWP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,868 mi
Last recorded68,868 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 GWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 68,868 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 66,309 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipes expanded under outer coating

Centre exhaust clamps corroded

Engine running on 3 cylinders

General standing corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged Nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 66,303 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Offside front twisted and fouling drive shaft (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipes expanded under outer coating

Centre exhaust clamps corroded

General standing corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged Nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 63,698 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 62,574 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 62,574 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 56,232 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 56,230 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 49,042 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Drivers seat height adjustment faulty (will not lock in)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 49,026 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Drivers seat height adjustment faulty (will not lock in)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 45,170 miles

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

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 13 Jan 2016 39,297 miles

Offside Rear brake grabbing slighty

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2016 39,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Rear brake grabbing slighty

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 30,237 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 28,113 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,755 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,311 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 19,898 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 19,898 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 17,623 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 14,941 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 12,511 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 9,902 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 GWP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LM02 GWP, 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 GWP registered?

LM02 GWP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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