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LS02 XHN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

47,925 mi
Last recorded47,925 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 XHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 47,925 miles

Service light's on!

Pass 3 Jul 2021 47,129 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 47,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Excessive condensation visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil dipstick shows oil quantity below minimum

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 45,943 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 45,938 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 44,082 miles

engine oil level is low

Pass 27 Mar 2018 40,712 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 40,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,846 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 38,846 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Passenger side front indicator repeater broken

Oil sump leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2016 34,808 miles

Both front shock obsorbrs rubber boot torn

Oil leak!

Fail 20 Apr 2016 34,686 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front shock obsorbrs rubber boot torn

Fan belt excessively worn

Oil leak!

Pass 27 Apr 2015 28,764 miles

offside front radiator fan is noisy

Fail 25 Apr 2015 28,764 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front radiator fan is noisy

Pass 26 Apr 2014 27,079 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 20,027 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2013 20,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 17,764 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 16,134 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

tracking needs setting up

Fail 16 Apr 2010 14,480 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil level is low

Pass 16 Apr 2010 14,480 miles

engine oil level is low

Pass 15 Apr 2009 12,512 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 12,512 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 10,991 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 9,391 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 15,119 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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LS02 XHN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XHN, 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 LS02 XHN registered?

LS02 XHN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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