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LW02 KHL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,795 mi
Last recorded150,795 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 KHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 150,795 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine management light on

gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 150,795 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine management light on

gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 138,184 miles

Coolant leak

EML is on.

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

N/S/R- Tyre is deoturating.

O/S/F- Inner rack arm has slight play at its fixxing joint.

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2014 127,427 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 127,427 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 117,916 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 110,268 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 100,203 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 91,690 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 91,690 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 86,837 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 81,116 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 75,514 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 75,514 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 65,953 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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LW02 KHL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LW02 KHL, 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 LW02 KHL registered?

LW02 KHL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 July 2002.

Is LW02 KHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW02 KHL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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