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LG51 FJX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

58,931 mi
Last recorded58,931 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 FJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 58,931 miles

exhaust box corroded

front coil springs corroded

n/s/f headlight damp

rear springs corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2024 58,931 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust box corroded

front coil springs corroded

n/s/f headlight damp

rear springs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 58,841 miles

front springs corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2023 58,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front springs corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 10 May 2022 58,528 miles

both lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

stone chip in screen

Fail 10 May 2022 58,526 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

both lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

stone chip in screen

Pass 19 Dec 2020 58,044 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 55,749 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 52,657 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 49,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 45,005 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 39,891 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 37,149 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 33,654 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,590 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 33,589 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 33,289 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 33,289 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 32,809 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 31,512 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 31,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 31,149 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 29,690 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 29,660 miles

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

n/s front tyre is worn very close to the legal limit

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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LG51 FJX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FJX, 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 FJX registered?

LG51 FJX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is LG51 FJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 FJX shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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