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LM02 ZFZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,282 mi
Last recorded99,282 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 99,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.76mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 99,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.2 to 2.47 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached light cluster loose (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached light cluster loose (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.76mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 97,134 miles

COLLISION DAMAGE TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 97,133 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.69 (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

COLLISION DAMAGE TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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 23 Jun 2016 94,192 miles

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

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

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

collision damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 23 Jun 2016 94,192 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

collision damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 26 Jun 2015 91,289 miles

Collision damage to offside outer sill.

Heavy collision damage to nearside outer sill

Movement in the nearside front strut top mounting

Fail 24 Jun 2015 91,289 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Collision damage to offside outer sill.

Heavy collision damage to nearside outer sill

Movement in the nearside front strut top mounting

Pass 23 Jun 2014 88,957 miles

Collision damage to offside outer sill

Heavy collision damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 19 Jun 2014 88,957 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Collision damage to offside outer sill

Heavy collision damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 24 Jun 2013 86,595 miles

Collision damage to offside outer sill

Unusually long brake pedal travel

Fail 22 Jun 2013 86,595 miles

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

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

Collision damage to offside outer sill

Unusually long brake pedal travel

Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,894 miles

Centre stop light disconnected

Collision damage offside outer sill

Unusually long brake pedal travel

Various small chips front screen

Pass 24 Jun 2011 81,387 miles

Collision damage offside outer sill

Slight play in steering coupling

Fail 24 Jun 2011 81,387 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Collision damage offside outer sill

Slight play in steering coupling

Pass 23 Jun 2010 77,602 miles

Collision damage to offside outer sill

Nearside front tyre worn inner quarter and close to legal limit.

Offside front tyre worn inner quarter and close to legal limit.

Unusually long brake pedal travel.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 73,446 miles

Offside sill damaged

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2008 70,727 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 69,854 miles

Offside sill damaged

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2006 61,588 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 ZFZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZFZ, 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 ZFZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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