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OE02 LSU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,589 mi
Last recorded150,589 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 LSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 150,589 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 150,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 141,053 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 141,053 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 130,683 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 119,430 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 119,430 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 108,825 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 101,789 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 95,193 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 87,943 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 79,574 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 70,376 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,394 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 52,594 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 46,621 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 34,991 miles

N.s.r. seatbelt not checked. (child seat fitted).

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

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

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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OE02 LSU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OE02 LSU, 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 OE02 LSU registered?

OE02 LSU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 July 2002.

Is OE02 LSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE02 LSU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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