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LD02 XFJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,190 mi
Last recorded126,190 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD02 XFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 126,190 miles

both headlamps poor

man light on

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 17 Apr 2019 126,190 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both headlamps poor

man light on

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Apr 2018 119,819 miles

ball joint covers poor

both beam patterns weak

both rear tyres worn on edges

os cvboot damp

Pass 13 Aug 2016 110,246 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 103,360 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 98,477 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 91,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 82,359 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 76,934 miles

front wiper blades a little smeary

Fail 3 May 2011 76,934 miles

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

front wiper blades a little smeary

Pass 30 Apr 2010 72,558 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 68,157 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 58,073 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 48,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres showing signs of wear

front antirollbar bushes perished

Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,881 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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LD02 XFJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LD02 XFJ, 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 LD02 XFJ registered?

LD02 XFJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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The MOT history for LD02 XFJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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