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LM02 OVB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,972 mi
Last recorded92,972 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 OVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 92,972 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 92,118 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 90,878 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 89,507 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 89,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 85,534 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 85,478 miles

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 75,145 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 75,145 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 69,531 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 63,489 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 57,191 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 50,107 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 41,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise near front lower bump damage

Pass 1 Aug 2008 33,031 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2007 24,609 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 16,207 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 OVB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OVB, 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 OVB registered?

LM02 OVB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is LM02 OVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM02 OVB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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