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LY51 CAA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,467 mi
Last recorded125,467 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 CAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 125,467 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 125,455 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 125,032 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 125,032 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 121,916 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 118,314 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 114,889 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 109,164 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 104,535 miles

rear tyres on minimum limits

Pass 1 Jun 2015 97,888 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 89,668 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 82,394 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge,,,screen chipped,,,both front suspension arm bushes soft

Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,285 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 73,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 66,699 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,853 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,668 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 42,970 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 42,970 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 35,282 miles

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 35,282 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 23,907 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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LY51 CAA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LY51 CAA, 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 LY51 CAA registered?

LY51 CAA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 February 2002.

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The MOT history for LY51 CAA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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