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LN02 HYY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,277 mi
Last recorded104,277 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 HYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 104,277 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 104,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 99,243 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 95,340 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 90,831 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 90,115 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 88,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2017 86,564 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 83,526 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 79,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 79,720 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 76,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 27 Jun 2014 76,056 miles

engine management light on

exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 71,752 miles

front brake imbalance on limits

front tyres in poor condition ADVISE REPLACEMENT

oil leak

play in n/s and os of steering rack

Fail 18 Jun 2013 71,752 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake imbalance on limits

front tyres in poor condition ADVISE REPLACEMENT

oil leak

play in n/s and os of steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2012 68,162 miles

both front tyres sidewalls in poor condition ADVISE REPLACEMENT

centre exhaust bracket broken

front indicators discolouring

rear number plate damaged

slight plat in n/s and o/s steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,234 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Jun 2011 64,234 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

centre exhaust bracket broken

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Jun 2010 60,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 60,210 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 53,114 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 47,731 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 41,578 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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LN02 HYY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LN02 HYY, 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 LN02 HYY registered?

LN02 HYY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is LN02 HYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN02 HYY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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