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LN02 SFE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,001 mi
Last recorded77,001 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 SFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2022 77,001 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak Bottle below min / underside of engine and gearbox saturated and stained ()

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 75,883 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak level low and leaking ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 75,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak level low and leaking ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 74,394 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Coolant leak level low in bottle - signs of leak underside of engine and gearbox ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked but not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 74,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All four coil springs corroded

Coolant leak level low in bottle - signs of leak underside of engine and gearbox ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked but not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 72,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding o/s/f + n/s/f flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding o/s/r + n/s/r flexi brake hoses to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 72,954 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Feeding o/s/r + n/s/r calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding o/s/f + n/s/f flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding o/s/r + n/s/r flexi brake hoses to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 71,154 miles

Slight exhaust blow front front flexible joint section.

front number plate damaged.

Fail 21 Sep 2018 71,154 miles

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

Slight exhaust blow front front flexible joint section.

front number plate damaged.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 69,574 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,351 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

slight corrosion to both sills at the rear not yet considered excessive

Fail 12 Sep 2016 67,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

slight corrosion to both sills at the rear not yet considered excessive

Pass 15 Sep 2015 64,569 miles

eml light on

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2014 62,469 miles

EML on

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

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,181 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,929 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 48,869 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 41,644 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,217 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 32,207 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,087 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 28,188 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 18,698 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 SFE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 SFE, 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 SFE registered?

LN02 SFE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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