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BJ52 ZJV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,494 mi
Last recorded117,494 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 ZJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2021 117,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Undertray insecure Engine undertray (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Center stop lamp not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 111,084 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 97,237 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 9 Jul 2018 93,880 miles

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 17 Jul 2017 89,754 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses perishing

Condition of under guards

Pass 11 Jul 2016 84,014 miles

front flexi brake pipes cracking

front indicators fading

Fail 11 Jul 2016 84,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front flexi brake pipes cracking

front indicators fading

Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,421 miles

both front indicators fading

n/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2014 72,337 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 72,337 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 62,041 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 62,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,782 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 48,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 45,763 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,568 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 42,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 36,820 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 31,964 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 26,925 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 20,474 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 20,317 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 ZJV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZJV, 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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BJ52 ZJV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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