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VN02 LDY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,390 mi
Last recorded114,390 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 LDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 114,390 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 108,258 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

front wipers slplit & slightly smearing windscreen

o/s number plate light dull

Pass 1 Mar 2014 99,228 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 92,126 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 83,575 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 83,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 71,469 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both sides front brake disc,s wearing thin

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle and rear exhaust sections corroding with age

Pass 5 Feb 2010 57,742 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 57,742 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,704 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 33,780 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 28,395 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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VN02 LDY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN02 LDY, 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 VN02 LDY registered?

VN02 LDY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 2002.

Is VN02 LDY safe to buy?

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