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BJ52 LRU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,738 mi
Last recorded107,738 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 LRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 107,738 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 107,738 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 102,378 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 95,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 84,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 75,627 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 73,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 71,469 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 71,442 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 70,112 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 70,112 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 67,695 miles

Both rear tyres perished - 205/55/16

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 67,695 miles

Both rear tyres perished - 205/55/16

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 62,741 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 62,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 60,316 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 57,339 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 55,546 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,879 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 43,759 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 38,148 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2008 18,582 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 18,586 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 13,102 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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BJ52 LRU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ52 LRU, 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 BJ52 LRU registered?

BJ52 LRU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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