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LM02 OVO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,485 mi
Last recorded92,485 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 OVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 92,485 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 89,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 89,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 86,204 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 82,060 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 82,055 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 77,968 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 14 Nov 2015 73,143 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 67,928 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 61,694 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,270 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 52,290 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 44,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 37,597 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr osr tyres slight crackin in tread

osf tyre worn on inside

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2008 32,028 miles

eml light on indicates a fault

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2007 28,948 miles

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)

n/s/r tyre low and perished

Pass 8 Aug 2006 23,091 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 17,235 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 OVO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OVO, 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 OVO registered?

LM02 OVO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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