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LP02 GAO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

165,364 mi
Last recorded165,364 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP02 GAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 165,364 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 165,349 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 161,638 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 155,924 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 144,878 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 132,170 miles

windscreen damaged outside swept aera

Fail 12 May 2011 132,169 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

windscreen damaged outside swept aera

Pass 17 May 2010 122,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2009 111,668 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both side rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 13 Jun 2008 99,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both side rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 5 Feb 2007 82,963 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 79,863 miles

bottom under tray cover cracked

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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LP02 GAO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LP02 GAO, 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

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What year was LP02 GAO registered?

LP02 GAO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 June 2002.

Is LP02 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP02 GAO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LP02 GAO have outstanding finance?

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