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CA02 MJJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

110,460 mi
Last recorded110,460 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 MJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 110,460 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 110,460 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 108,654 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 108,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2022 106,750 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 71,296 miles

Corrosion to rear axle

Fail 21 Jul 2021 71,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Corrosion to rear axle

Pass 22 Jul 2020 69,951 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 68,768 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 68,752 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 67,005 miles

axle corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2018 66,998 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

axle corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 64,911 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 62,848 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 61,278 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 59,379 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 57,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 57,342 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,276 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 54,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 51,182 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 51,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 48,904 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 48,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,439 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 47,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 43,993 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 43,990 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 41,020 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 41,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 35,447 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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CA02 MJJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 CA02 MJJ, 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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CA02 MJJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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