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LY02 KWM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,693 mi
Last recorded86,693 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 86,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 85,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 83,486 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s n/s front tyres worn outer edge

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 79,543 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 79,543 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,870 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 76,870 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 70,233 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,926 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 56,069 miles

o/s/f tyre perished on the inside

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2011 43,868 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,474 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,719 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 20,246 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 18,360 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 16,142 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 13,544 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 KWM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 KWM, 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

How do I check the history of LY02 KWM?

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What year was LY02 KWM registered?

LY02 KWM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is LY02 KWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY02 KWM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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