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LY02 BGU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,165 mi
Last recorded83,165 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 BGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 83,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 79,542 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 79,541 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 76,988 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 70,998 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 68,287 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 54,347 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHING

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

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHING

Fail 6 May 2016 54,328 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHING

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

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHING

Pass 14 May 2015 49,159 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 49,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 43,763 miles

Passenger side rear tyre perished badly on inner face

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2013 41,274 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

N/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 14 May 2012 38,627 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 36,037 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 32,552 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,407 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 29,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,067 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 20,472 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 14,617 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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LY02 BGU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY02 BGU, 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 LY02 BGU registered?

LY02 BGU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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