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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc

LC02 MFZMOT history

LC02 MFZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 20 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2026
Mileage
81,624 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 MFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2026
Latest MOT test
10 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 MFZ was last recorded at 81,624 miles on 10 May 2025, 308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Sept 2012: 34,389 miles, lower than 37,097 miles on 7 Oct 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
81,316 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
308 miles
Average per year
3,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,624 miles
  • 2024 – 79,687 miles
  • 2023 – 74,222 miles
  • 2022 – 68,318 miles
  • 2021 – 63,358 miles
  • 2020 – 59,655 miles
  • 2019 – 52,320 miles
  • 2018 – 44,019 miles
  • 2017 – 37,346 miles
  • 2016 – 36,858 miles
  • 2015 – 36,679 miles
  • 2014 – 35,245 miles
  • 2013 – 34,875 miles
  • 2012 – 34,389 miles
  • 2011 – 37,097 miles
  • 2010 – 31,864 miles
  • 2009 – 31,241 miles
  • 2007 – 28,650 miles
  • 2006 – 20,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,624 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner & outer side walls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front brake discs rusted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    81,624 miles
    Test number
    666251332743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail81,624 miles (+308)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,624 miles
    Test number
    394398624596
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail81,316 miles (+1,629)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,316 miles
    Test number
    642497875253
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass79,687 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,687 miles
    Test number
    920882144189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail79,687 miles (+5,465)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,687 miles
    Test number
    335818476823
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass74,222 miles (+5,904)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    74,222 miles
    Test number
    268801780871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,318 miles (+4,960)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,318 miles
    Test number
    757774534890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,358 miles (+3,703)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,358 miles
    Test number
    399055423956
    • AdvisoryN/S/F & O/S/F shock absborbers rubber protection perished
    • AdvisoryBody damage O/S/F area
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs very rusted

  9. Pass59,655 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,655 miles
    Test number
    812132345771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner & outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusted

  10. Fail59,655 miles (+7,335)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,655 miles
    Test number
    753047832094
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner & outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusted

  11. Pass52,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    52,320 miles
    Test number
    869744654906
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre perishing

  12. Fail52,320 miles (+8,301)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,320 miles
    Test number
    499817651138
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre perishing

  13. Pass44,019 miles (+6,673)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,019 miles
    Test number
    167773369272
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absborbers dust covers ripped

  14. Pass37,346 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    37,346 miles
    Test number
    906520914910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,858 miles (+179)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,858 miles
    Test number
    876016534758
    • AdvisoryCuts in n/s/f tyre tread
    • AdvisoryDamage to n/s sill
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s shock gaitors split
    • AdvisoryUndershield damaged

  16. Pass36,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,679 miles
    Test number
    934844617004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryResidue around top of fuel tank

  17. Fail36,679 miles (+1,434)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,679 miles
    Test number
    671508763849
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryResidue around top of fuel tank

  18. Pass35,245 miles (+370)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,245 miles
    Test number
    227500294201
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front shock aborber dust covers damaged
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking.
    • NoteOffside front tyre damaged.

  19. Pass34,875 miles (+486)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,875 miles
    Test number
    159333083292
    • NoteOffside front tyre damaged

  20. Pass34,389 miles (-2,708)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,389 miles
    Test number
    797910372252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,097 miles (+5,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,097 miles
    Test number
    439530781279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass31,864 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    31,864 miles
    Test number
    572575660261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,241 miles (+2,591)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,241 miles
    Test number
    194529879279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,650 miles (+8,096)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,650 miles
    Test number
    574204497000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre going out of shape

  25. Pass20,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,554 miles
    Test number
    730101316187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC02 MFZ

Does LC02 MFZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC02 MFZ expired on 9 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC02 MFZ?
The MOT on LC02 MFZ expired on 9 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC02 MFZ done?
LC02 MFZ was recorded at 81,624 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2025, an average of 3,205 miles a year.
Has LC02 MFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 MFZ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LC02 MFZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC02 MFZ find?
LC02 MFZ passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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