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LG51 JVD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

124,381 mi
Last recorded124,381 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 JVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 124,381 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 124,379 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 121,758 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Dec 2023 121,703 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner door closing handle missing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 119,322 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 119,316 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2022 117,786 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both sills corroding

Fail 19 May 2022 117,784 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both lens going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both sills corroding

Pass 13 May 2021 115,208 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2021 115,206 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 111,971 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens misting over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both sills corroding

Pass 3 May 2019 107,496 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres chopping/stepping on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2019 107,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres chopping/stepping on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 104,816 miles

engine management light on

Pass 27 Apr 2017 101,328 miles

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

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

boot doesn't open but is secure

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2017 101,328 miles

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

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

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

boot doesn't open but is secure

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2016 94,997 miles

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

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

brake pedal travel

damage to o/s/f sill edge

n/s/f tyre getting low 3mm

o/s/r tyre beginning to feather inner edge

Pass 14 May 2015 90,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 90,763 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 86,230 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 81,841 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 81,841 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2012 76,477 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 68,539 miles

advise fuel tank restraing strap starting to show slight signs of corrosion but still securley mounted

Fail 11 May 2010 60,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2010 60,528 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2009 54,016 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 46,560 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 40,474 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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LG51 JVD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 JVD, 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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LG51 JVD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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