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ND02 LYX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,180 mi
Last recorded183,180 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND02 LYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 183,180 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 173,354 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 167,780 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 167,780 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 156,178 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 145,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 137,477 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 137,477 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2016 130,001 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 121,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 May 2014 110,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 110,186 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 67,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 97,850 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 87,578 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 79,460 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 72,333 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 64,367 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 54,811 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 46,314 miles

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2007 46,314 miles

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2006 35,836 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 27,348 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 27,348 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ND02 LYX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ND02 LYX, 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 ND02 LYX registered?

ND02 LYX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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