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LJ02 RPX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,781 mi
Last recorded68,781 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 RPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 68,781 miles

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

Offside Head lamp cover missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 66,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 66,817 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 65,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 63,484 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 61,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 58,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 56,364 miles

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

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

front wipers poor

Pass 16 Jul 2012 54,338 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 51,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 48,592 miles

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

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc's corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2009 46,268 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 44,885 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,851 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 May 2006 36,643 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 RPX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RPX, 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 RPX registered?

LJ02 RPX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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