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LJ02 RLO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,169 mi
Last recorded100,169 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 RLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 100,169 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

damage to both outer sills

front brake discs lipped

front number plate cracked

screw in nearside rear tyre also perished and split

Pass 18 Nov 2016 94,631 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 94,631 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Fail 26 May 2015 86,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center stop lamp on opt

Pass 26 May 2015 86,423 miles

center stop lamp on opt

Pass 23 May 2014 80,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine mangment light on

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 May 2013 77,105 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 May 2012 74,013 miles

engine management lamp stays on

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2011 69,561 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml on.

Pass 1 May 2010 64,915 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 64,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2009 58,911 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 58,903 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 54,670 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 50,498 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 41,399 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 RLO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RLO, 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 RLO registered?

LJ02 RLO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 April 2002.

Is LJ02 RLO safe to buy?

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