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LS02 EHF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,683 mi
Last recorded140,683 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 EHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 140,683 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 140,683 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 133,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

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

Offside Front tyre has nail

engine management light on

Fail 28 Jan 2016 133,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre has nail

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jan 2015 122,426 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 122,426 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jan 2014 116,695 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 116,695 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 114,903 miles

Center exhaust bracket insecure but is adaquately supported

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 114,903 miles

Center exhaust bracket insecure but is adaquately supported

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 107,671 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 101,420 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 89,091 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 89,091 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 85,349 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 75,899 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 75,899 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 67,331 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 54,823 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 54,823 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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 EHF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EHF, 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 EHF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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