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LV02 RRU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,022 mi
Last recorded59,022 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 RRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 59,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 59,014 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR BOTH (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 58,971 miles

Nearside Front Emergency exit window cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Window in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 57,737 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 54,054 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 51,209 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 48,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 40,916 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 36,069 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

both front tyres heavily cracked

engine management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2016 31,660 miles

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

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

both front tyres heavily cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2016 31,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside out (4.1.D.1f)

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

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

both front tyres heavily cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2015 26,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 22,348 miles

Centre exhaust fixing broken

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

gearbox damp

o/s handbrake cable not returning fully

Pass 15 Sep 2014 22,348 miles

Centre exhaust fixing broken

gearbox damp

o/s handbrake cable not returning fully

Fail 19 Mar 2013 21,174 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,174 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 18,910 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,726 miles

n/s/r tyre tread worn very low on the outer section

Pass 8 Mar 2010 14,526 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 12,572 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 11,176 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN LOW

Pass 13 Mar 2007 9,962 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 7,111 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 RRU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 RRU, 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 RRU registered?

LV02 RRU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is LV02 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV02 RRU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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