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LM02 YLA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

105,280 mi
Last recorded105,280 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 YLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 105,280 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 100,472 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2019 92,494 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 89,057 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,915 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 77,517 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 77,517 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 71,172 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 68,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 68,124 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 67,557 miles

Exhaust center bracket corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 60,813 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,302 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 49,723 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 43,293 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,431 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 30,118 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 32,872 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 YLA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YLA, 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 YLA registered?

LM02 YLA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is LM02 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM02 YLA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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