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LJ02 PXU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,384 mi
Last recorded77,384 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 PXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 77,384 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 77,384 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 77,382 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 73,716 miles

advise front and rear brake pads getting low monitor app 1500/2000 miles lef monitor

Fail 26 Mar 2013 73,716 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

advise front and rear brake pads getting low monitor app 1500/2000 miles lef monitor

Pass 31 Mar 2012 63,434 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 63,434 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 42,942 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009
Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,966 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,979 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 18,560 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 PXU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PXU, 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 PXU registered?

LJ02 PXU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is LJ02 PXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ02 PXU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ02 PXU have outstanding finance?

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