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LO51 EPV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,439 mi
Last recorded50,439 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 EPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,439 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 46,920 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2007 46,920 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2006 38,417 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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LO51 EPV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LO51 EPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LO51 EPV?

You can check the full history of LO51 EPV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LO51 EPV registered?

LO51 EPV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is LO51 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO51 EPV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LO51 EPV have outstanding finance?

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