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LR02 ZDS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,478 mi
Last recorded156,478 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 ZDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 156,478 miles

N/S SILL FILLED/WEAK

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 142,040 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both fronts faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 142,040 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both fronts faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 125,156 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 124,387 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust mount missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s/f tyre bald on edges

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 108,950 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 105,212 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 94,550 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 82,907 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,549 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 76,954 miles

Slight travel on foot brake

Fail 12 Apr 2010 76,954 miles

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

Slight travel on foot brake

Pass 4 Mar 2009 73,235 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES ARE SPLIT

CENTRE SECTION EXHAUST MID MOUNTING IS DETERIORATING

Pass 11 Mar 2008 65,729 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 57,277 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 49,820 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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LR02 ZDS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LR02 ZDS, 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 LR02 ZDS registered?

LR02 ZDS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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The MOT history for LR02 ZDS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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