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LM02 NNE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

98,131 mi
Last recorded98,131 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 NNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 98,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 98,131 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Not correct beam (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 92,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel stiff to tern

Fail 8 Jan 2025 92,104 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel stiff to tern

Pass 9 Jan 2024 85,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 85,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 83,148 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 80,311 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 77,309 miles

Nearside Front Head lamp not secure in its housing

Fail 11 Dec 2020 77,309 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Head lamp not secure in its housing

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 73,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 73,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,331 miles

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

Slight corrosion on near side front brake pipe

Unable to open boot

Fail 19 Jun 2018 72,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Slight corrosion on near side front brake pipe

Unable to open boot

Pass 19 Jun 2017 69,097 miles

Corrosion on near side front brake pipe

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 69,097 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Corrosion on near side front brake pipe

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 62,366 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 62,363 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust centre mounting bracket fractured

Traction control lamp on intermittent

Fail 14 Jun 2016 62,312 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 52,584 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 52,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 43,465 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,871 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,517 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,530 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,051 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,205 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 30,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 25,535 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 25,535 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 19,960 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 19,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 16,671 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 NNE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NNE, 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 NNE registered?

LM02 NNE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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