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LY02 KPF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

84,959 mi
Last recorded84,959 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 KPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 84,959 miles

brakes may require servicing

exhaust center bracket broken ,,, exhaust secure at time of test

off side seat belt buckle outer casing missing ,, but functions as intended

Fail 2 Jun 2021 84,959 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brakes may require servicing

exhaust center bracket broken ,,, exhaust secure at time of test

off side seat belt buckle outer casing missing ,, but functions as intended

Pass 4 Nov 2019 80,102 miles

both front inner brake discs corroded

both rear discs corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2019 80,102 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both front inner brake discs corroded

both rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 79,571 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 75,107 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 69,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed pipe n/s rear to flex joint (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 66,936 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 66,916 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 58,307 miles

offside front seat belt buckle tapped up

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 10 Dec 2014 58,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

offside front seat belt buckle tapped up

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 17 Jan 2014 53,618 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust mount broken

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2014 53,618 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust mount broken

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 30 Jan 2013 48,157 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust mount broke

Pass 30 Jan 2013 48,157 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

centre exhaust mount broke

Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,287 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 39,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs slightly worn.

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 35,916 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,487 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 32,487 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 28,487 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,360 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 20,880 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 17,064 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 KPF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KPF, 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 KPF registered?

LY02 KPF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is LY02 KPF safe to buy?

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