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LV02 CVN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,002 mi
Last recorded145,002 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 CVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 145,002 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 145,002 miles

Emissions unable to be completed too much smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 142,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Polycarbonate lenses slightly crazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Slight play in both Macpherson strut upper mounts

Fail 7 Mar 2022 142,089 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Polycarbonate lenses slightly crazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Slight play in both Macpherson strut upper mounts

Pass 24 Feb 2021 137,176 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside front brake disc cover missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play in top of both macpherson struts

Under body and sills showing signs of age

Pass 20 Feb 2020 132,049 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread (3mm)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front brake disc cover/back plate missing

Slight play in top of both front macpherson struts

Fail 20 Feb 2020 132,048 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to the front section of the offside sill- not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread (3mm)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front brake disc cover/back plate missing

Slight play in top of both front macpherson struts

Pass 27 Feb 2019 120,043 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Slight play in top of both front macpherson struts

Fail 27 Feb 2019 120,043 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Slight play in top of both front macpherson struts

Pass 14 Mar 2018 109,816 miles

High level brakelight not working

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 105,446 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm) And out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking, worn out of shape and down to 3mm

Offside wiper blade split

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 90,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside corner of rear bumper scuffed but no jagged edges.

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 90,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside corner of rear bumper scuffed but no jagged edges.

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 74,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 74,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside wiper blade split

underbody slightly corroded around rear sections on sills

Fail 8 Jan 2014 74,892 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brakes binding slightly

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

nearside wiper blade split

underbody slightly corroded around rear sections on sills

Pass 6 Dec 2012 74,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 13 Dec 2011 68,316 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,131 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 55,144 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 43,796 miles

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Fail 23 Dec 2008 43,796 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 10 Jul 2007 32,300 miles

front brake padswearing thin † †rear brake pads wearing thin † †nail in nsr tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2007 32,299 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,719 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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LV02 CVN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LV02 CVN, 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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LV02 CVN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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