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LA02 JCZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,144 mi
Last recorded113,144 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 JCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 113,144 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S outer door handle hard to open

O/S outer sill corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre mount not fully welded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 20 May 2014 113,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S outer door handle hard to open

O/S outer sill corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

exhaust centre mount not fully welded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2013 105,181 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S outer sill corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centra exhaust mount weak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 105,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S outer sill corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning light on dash

centra exhaust mount weak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 97,170 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion on offside sill

Offside door sticks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 97,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion on offside sill

Engine management light on

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

Offside door sticks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 86,674 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 86,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 77,451 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in front struts tops

Pass 7 Apr 2010 77,451 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in front struts tops

Pass 7 Aug 2008 68,489 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 60,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 48,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 48,207 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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LA02 JCZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LA02 JCZ, 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 LA02 JCZ registered?

LA02 JCZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 August 2002.

Is LA02 JCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA02 JCZ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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