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LY02 ODA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,757 mi
Last recorded65,757 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 ODA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 65,757 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 65,757 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 50,842 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall deteriated-advise renewal

Offside Rear tyre wall deteriated-advise renewal

Fail 7 Oct 2017 50,839 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wall deteriated-advise renewal

Offside Rear tyre wall deteriated-advise renewal

Pass 10 Oct 2016 46,861 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 46,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 44,725 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 40,840 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 40,840 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 37,714 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 37,714 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 34,975 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 31,660 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 28,021 miles

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

offside rear tyre cut to outer wall,but cord not exposed.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,313 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 22,229 miles

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 12 Jul 2007 18,445 miles

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 3 Jul 2006 16,247 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 ODA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ODA, 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 ODA registered?

LY02 ODA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is LY02 ODA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY02 ODA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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