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LT02 ZLN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,130 mi
Last recorded101,130 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 ZLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 101,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 93,226 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2018 93,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 89,725 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre is perishing and has small cracks appearing

Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,184 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,533 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 77,295 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 74,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 70,278 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 62,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f wiper spliting

Pass 2 Jun 2010 56,553 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,037 miles

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

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

osr tyre 2.5mm

Pass 7 Apr 2008 45,764 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 45,764 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 42,848 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 39,194 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 ZLN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LT02 ZLN, 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 ZLN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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