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LJ02 HYP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

72,971 mi
Last recorded72,971 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 HYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 72,971 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 69,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 66,450 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 66,450 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 60,366 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 55,380 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 55,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 55,008 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 55,008 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 53,737 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 53,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 52,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 51,259 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside , offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front suspension arm damaged / bent causing drive shaft misalignment.

Pass 1 Feb 2018 50,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 49,242 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 47,421 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly nearside & offside (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front road wheel not centralised

Fail 19 Feb 2016 47,421 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly nearside & offside (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front road wheel not centralised

Pass 13 Feb 2015 45,040 miles

bonnet handel missing

Fail 10 Feb 2015 45,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet handel missing

Pass 24 Feb 2014 42,682 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 40,246 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 40,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,099 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2012 38,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,269 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,729 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,565 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,370 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 24,184 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 19,619 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 19,619 miles

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

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

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 HYP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 LJ02 HYP, 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 LJ02 HYP registered?

LJ02 HYP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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