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LW02 KKE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

50,089 mi
Last recorded50,089 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 KKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 50,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 50,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 48,371 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 48,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 43,805 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 37,608 miles

Central Exhaust bracket broken(still supported)

Lift present in both front top suspension mounts

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 37,608 miles

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

Central Exhaust bracket broken(still supported)

Lift present in both front top suspension mounts

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,395 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 26,885 miles

Both front brake calipers slightly corroded

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 26,874 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 26,874 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 26,874 miles

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

advise nearside rear tyre outer wall badly cracked.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 24,300 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 24,300 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 21,759 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 19,694 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 18,341 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 18,341 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 17,317 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 17,317 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 15,288 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 13,123 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 KKE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LW02 KKE, 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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LW02 KKE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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