MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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LG51 FJV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 LG51 FJV, 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 LG51 FJV registered?
LG51 FJV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 January 2002.
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