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LM02 YLD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,874 mi
Last recorded88,874 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 YLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 88,874 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Aug 2024 88,874 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 19 Jul 2023 83,167 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 71,175 miles

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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2021 63,427 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 60,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 60,097 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 54,752 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 50,173 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Sep 2018 50,172 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 46,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S and O/S ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 43,034 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear

engine warning lamp on

front brake discs corroded

headlamp lenses in poor condition

poor beam pattern from offside head lamp

rear tyres worn low

intermittent misfire noticed under load

Fail 6 Sep 2016 43,034 miles

headlamp lenses in poor condition

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted to offside rear

engine warning lamp on

front brake discs corroded

poor beam pattern from offside head lamp

rear tyres worn low

intermittent misfire noticed under load

Pass 9 Sep 2015 41,009 miles

front brake discs corroded

poor beam pattern from offside headlamp

unable to test nearside headlamp beam aim

wiper blades worn

Fail 9 Sep 2015 41,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroded

poor beam pattern from offside headlamp

unable to test nearside headlamp beam aim

wiper blades worn

Pass 11 Sep 2014 38,970 miles

front wipers satrting to smear

Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,009 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 37,014 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 35,319 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front wipers are starting to deteriorate,replacement is advised!

centre exhaust mounting is broken

engine management warning lamp and air bag lamp,attention is advised!

front o/s brake pads are wearing low,n/s are wearing as expected,uneven pad weardetected,prompt attention is advised!

rear brake pads appx 1/2 worn

Pass 6 Jul 2011 31,537 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

air bag light staying on

front brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 26 Jul 2010 27,222 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 22,471 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,367 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 16,313 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 14,089 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 11,186 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 YLD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YLD, 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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LM02 YLD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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