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LJ02 GUM

2023 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,776 mi
Last recorded78,776 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 GUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2026 78,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2026 3,459 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 75,756 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 75,726 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 72,872 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill edges corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2024 72,872 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill edges corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 70,043 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 68,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 66,291 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 65,008 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 65,008 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 62,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 59,600 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)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,293 miles

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

chips in screen

Pass 12 Mar 2016 54,416 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 51,842 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,413 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,717 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,634 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,722 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 40,720 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,447 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 37,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

3 other tyres have cracks around side wall and tread

Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,384 miles

slight cracking on o/s and n/s rear tyres on side walls

Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,792 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,891 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,264 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

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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LJ02 GUM is a 2023 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJ02 GUM, 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 3 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ02 GUM registered?

LJ02 GUM is a 2023 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 June 2023.

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