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WX02 LUO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,381 mi
Last recorded68,381 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 LUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2024 68,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 65,637 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 63,424 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 62,196 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 59,022 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 55,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bouth sied (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,396 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 54,396 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,253 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 51,452 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,369 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,216 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 45,216 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,603 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN & PITTED (SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,123 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,801 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 31,817 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN MAY REQUIRE REPLACING NEXT 2-3000 MLS.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,214 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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WX02 LUO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WX02 LUO, 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 WX02 LUO registered?

WX02 LUO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is WX02 LUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX02 LUO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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