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LB02 CJY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,406 mi
Last recorded171,406 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 CJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 171,406 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 171,404 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2019 169,300 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 167,979 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

cracks in n/s/f tyre

cracks in o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2017 166,859 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to slightly perish

Fail 13 Apr 2017 166,856 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to slightly perish

Pass 15 Apr 2016 165,512 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 160,224 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 153,013 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 139,386 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 139,386 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 129,499 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 104,904 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 100,702 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2010 100,702 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 91,653 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 91,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 90,105 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 78,793 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 66,060 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 51,748 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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LB02 CJY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LB02 CJY, 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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LB02 CJY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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