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LS02 EHC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,374 mi
Last recorded122,374 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 EHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 122,374 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear both sides inner sills repair and covered in underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 122,374 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear both sides inner sills repair and covered in underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 116,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To N/S/F flexi and N/S front to rear at rear flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 116,372 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole to O/S sill at front and rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To N/S/F flexi and N/S front to rear at rear flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 109,472 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside and Offside front driveshaft seal's leaking

Fail 3 Feb 2018 109,338 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Middle section bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

All brake pipes slightly corroded

All brakes slightly binding

Drivers door hinge has play

Engine breather pipe running to Air box damaged and insecure

Engine management light on indicating a fault

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

Nearside and Offside front driveshaft seal's leaking

Power steering pipe to rack damp

Pass 10 Feb 2017 102,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 4 Feb 2017 102,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 93,961 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 84,109 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 76,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nsr tyre has cracking to outer wall

osr tyre has cracking to outer wall

Fail 7 Feb 2014 76,734 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nsr tyre has cracking to outer wall

osr tyre has cracking to outer wall

Fail 11 Feb 2013 67,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 67,910 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 66,448 miles

o/s & n/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 22 May 2012 66,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s & n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 25 May 2011 63,813 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 63,813 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2010 61,509 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 61,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise engine managment light staying on

advise engine oil leak

Fail 19 May 2009 58,728 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 58,728 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2008 55,594 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 51,156 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 43,118 miles

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

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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LS02 EHC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LS02 EHC, 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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LS02 EHC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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