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LY02 WPU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,894 mi
Last recorded102,894 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 WPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 102,894 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 102,894 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 98,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 22 Aug 2012 89,326 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 82,045 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 82,045 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 70,969 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 60,895 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 60,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 54,269 miles

Nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 54,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,503 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,608 miles

The o/s front fog lamp is not working.

The o/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

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 WPU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WPU, 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 WPU registered?

LY02 WPU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LY02 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY02 WPU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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