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LT02 YXD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

101,744 mi
Last recorded101,744 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 YXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 101,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 100,972 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 100,970 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 99,508 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front wheels have slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 99,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end cap holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front wheels have slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 95,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 95,813 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 92,682 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 92,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 90,100 miles

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

power steering pipes damp

Fail 16 Feb 2021 90,107 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

power steering pipes damp

Pass 12 Feb 2020 87,768 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 87,767 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 83,889 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 83,887 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 79,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 79,984 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 74,203 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 72,791 miles

Offside Front door handle sticking

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wear/worn on inneredge

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2016 72,791 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front door handle sticking

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wear/worn on inneredge

heat damage/binding rear brakes

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 71,030 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on rear sills

Pass 16 Jun 2014 68,941 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 68,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 66,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 64,814 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 5 Jun 2012 64,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted

Front brake discs corroded

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 1 Jul 2011 63,262 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 56,053 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,059 miles

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

asr warning lamp on

Pass 7 Dec 2007 41,709 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 8 Dec 2006 32,168 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 27,113 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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LT02 YXD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 LT02 YXD, 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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LT02 YXD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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