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LV02 NHO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,184 mi
Last recorded126,184 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 NHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 126,184 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 117,771 miles

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

slight corrosion offside rear inner sill

Pass 19 Oct 2023 109,140 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Oct 2023 109,113 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 108,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 103,940 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 98,474 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 94,094 miles

Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo pipe starting to crack (1.1.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 85,913 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 81,153 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 81,146 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2017 77,599 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 73,523 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2016 73,522 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. Not Locking Securely. Seat Has Movement. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 69,493 miles

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 9 May 2014 65,319 miles

bonnet strut worn

Pass 3 May 2013 61,010 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 56,621 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 52,425 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 46,515 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

The engine light is on.

The n/s rear tyre is wearing and cracking on the edges.

The o/s front tyre is wearing and cracking on the edges.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,268 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 37,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,602 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 35,602 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 31,930 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 NHO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LV02 NHO, 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 LV02 NHO registered?

LV02 NHO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is LV02 NHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV02 NHO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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