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WA02 LVB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,614 mi
Last recorded94,614 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 LVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 94,614 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2021 94,614 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 84,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator detached

Nearside Front mirror slightly obscured by wind deflector

Nearside Front outer cv boot started to perish

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes both sides plastic "sheath" started to bubble and swell (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 77,898 miles

advise bonet lever missing

Fail 6 Jun 2019 77,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

advise bonet lever missing

Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,216 miles

advise bonnet lever missing

advise rear of car filled by oven and sink and trolley

Fail 8 Jun 2018 75,216 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced affected by brake light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise bonnet lever missing

advise rear of car filled by oven and sink and trolley

Pass 17 May 2017 70,421 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 May 2017 70,340 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 54,357 miles

eml light on

Fail 8 Jun 2016 54,357 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

eml light on

Pass 23 Jan 2015 52,812 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

Fail 22 Jan 2015 52,800 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

Pass 13 Dec 2013 50,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 50,533 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 48,037 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 48,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 45,687 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 45,687 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 42,189 miles

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

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

ft discs worn

Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 34,258 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,982 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 22,879 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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WA02 LVB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WA02 LVB, 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 WA02 LVB registered?

WA02 LVB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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