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LY02 KWG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,572 mi
Last recorded67,572 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 67,572 miles

Central stop light not working

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

bonnet handle adrift

Fail 3 Dec 2025 67,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central stop light not working

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

bonnet handle adrift

Pass 28 Nov 2024 65,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 62,459 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 60,602 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 60,010 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 59,442 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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))

both rear beam axle bushes deteriorated,but no excessive play.

Pass 18 Jun 2019 58,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 57,456 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 57,454 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 May 2017 56,541 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 55,168 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 53,863 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 52,696 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 50,445 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 48,094 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 45,815 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 41,699 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 38,423 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 30,610 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,823 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 KWG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY02 KWG registered?

LY02 KWG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is LY02 KWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY02 KWG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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