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WA02 LXG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,634 mi
Last recorded127,634 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 127,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front strut mount has slight lift

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

heat shield loose

Fail 1 Jul 2019 127,629 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front strut mount has slight lift

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

heat shield loose

Pass 9 Jul 2018 124,865 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 124,855 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting on sill marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 121,769 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill had previous repair (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 3 Jul 2017 121,769 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill had previous repair (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 4 Jul 2016 118,258 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 118,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 113,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 113,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 108,052 miles

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

centre exhaust sleeve clamp corroded/snapped

n/s/r brake binding on slightly

o/s/f brake binding on slightly

Fail 11 Aug 2014 108,052 miles

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve clamp corroded/snapped

n/s/r brake binding on slightly

o/s/f brake binding on slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2013 99,327 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 93,813 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 93,813 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 89,540 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 76,355 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 76,347 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 65,975 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 56,187 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,929 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 32,999 miles

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

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 LXG 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 63.6%.

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 LXG, 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 LXG registered?

WA02 LXG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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