MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,755 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre perishing on outer edge.
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear tyre perishing on outer edge.
exhaust shield on cat partially detached.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre perishing on outer edge.
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear tyre perishing on outer edge.
exhaust shield on cat partially detached.
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
nearside rear sill & body damaged
movement in o/s/r wheel bearing
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
movement in o/s/r wheel bearing
nearside rear body damaged
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine management light on
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LY02 BHE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 LY02 BHE, 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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LY02 BHE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2002.
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