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LY02 ODT

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,941 mi
Last recorded137,941 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 ODT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 137,941 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 137,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 125,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge's devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 125,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge's devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 111,820 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 108,353 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 107,917 miles

unable to open boot at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2015 101,715 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 95,450 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 89,045 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 89,045 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,747 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 78,559 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

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

O/S/F drum stick has slight play

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 78,559 miles

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

N/S/R tyre perished

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

O/S/F drum stick has slight play

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,337 miles

Advise O/S/F inner steering rack joint has slight play

Advise front brake disc,s are worn

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 66,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Advise O/S/F inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 57,261 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 43,989 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 43,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 41,581 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 34,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2007 34,615 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 28,141 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 ODT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ODT, 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 ODT registered?

LY02 ODT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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The MOT history for LY02 ODT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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