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YO02 LAH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,403 mi
Last recorded57,403 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 LAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 57,403 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 57,393 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2011 52,800 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,033 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 47,980 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 47,980 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,451 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 43,451 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 39,168 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,770 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2006 29,236 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 25,470 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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YO02 LAH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YO02 LAH, 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 YO02 LAH registered?

YO02 LAH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is YO02 LAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO02 LAH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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