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2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration LP51NXD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 03 Aug 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 97,677 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 92,082 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 92,082 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 92,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 87,081 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
3 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 87,081 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))
28 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,144 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
19 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 79,843 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2022 13 Jun 202613 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 72,620 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2021 13 Jun 202613 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 72,620 MI
13 Jun 20264 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,024 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2020 13 Jun 20264 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 64,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,415 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
17 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,334 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2018 13 Jun 202627 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,491 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2017 13 Jun 202627 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 55,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
30 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,739 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016 13 Jun 202623 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 500,321 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015 13 Jun 202631 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,146 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014 13 Jun 202611 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,148 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2013 13 Jun 202621 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,654 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,381 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2011 13 Jun 202615 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 37,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
17 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,325 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2010 13 Jun 202628 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,820 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2009 13 Jun 20262 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,192 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2008 13 Jun 20265 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 19,319 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2006Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LP51NXD was registered on 2002-02-07
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