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LV02 RYY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,695 mi
Last recorded118,695 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 RYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 118,695 miles

both front inner rack ends have slight play

slight imbalance and fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 23 Sep 2015 118,674 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r tyre (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f tyre (4.1.E.1)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. rear axle had differant size tyres (4.1.A.1a)

both front inner rack ends have slight play

slight imbalance and fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 1 Oct 2014 111,912 miles

center exhaust has slight leak of gases

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner 3/4 area

slight imbalance front brakes

slight play inner rack

Fail 30 Sep 2014 111,912 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

center exhaust has slight leak of gases

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner 3/4 area

slight imbalance front brakes

slight play inner rack

Fail 26 Sep 2013 102,126 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 102,126 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 97,449 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 31 Oct 2011 97,449 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 86,859 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 76,232 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside front tyre sidewall cracking.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 76,232 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre sidewall cracking.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 67,941 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 67,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

check engine light on

wipers

Pass 12 Apr 2007 54,647 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 47,739 miles

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)

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 RYY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RYY, 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 RYY registered?

LV02 RYY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 April 2002.

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