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LJ02 JBE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,072 mi
Last recorded77,072 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 JBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 77,072 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 72,250 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 68,941 miles

eml on ?

Fail 11 Sep 2018 68,941 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

eml on ?

Pass 13 Sep 2017 64,193 miles

eml on

Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,878 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 54,370 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 50,104 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,962 miles

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

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

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 13 Sep 2012 41,552 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,552 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 39,371 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 39,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,657 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 36,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres on 2mm

near side front tyre on 2mm

Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,044 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,431 miles

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2007 23,198 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 18,268 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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LJ02 JBE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ02 JBE registered?

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

Is LJ02 JBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ02 JBE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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