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LM02 ZFF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,083 mi
Last recorded99,083 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 ZFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2021 99,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced DOOR SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 93,134 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald in places inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 93,134 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald in places inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 89,080 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 89,079 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 84,625 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 84,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 78,392 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 78,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 72,129 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,441 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 63,328 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 63,319 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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Pass 26 Oct 2012 55,366 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 55,366 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 53,736 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 53,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,364 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,327 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 27,671 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 17,845 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 16,880 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 16,880 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 12,755 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 ZFF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ZFF, 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 ZFF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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