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LJ52 RBZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

105,813 mi
Last recorded105,813 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 RBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 105,813 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 29 Aug 2024 105,813 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 1 Sep 2023 99,382 miles

Off side front tyre worn on edge

Various pipes corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 84,313 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 75,121 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 68,799 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 64,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 62,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 58,307 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 58,307 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 57,025 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 57,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both-sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 56,999 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 120kgf no lock out (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire broken & insecure.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment slight lift (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment slight lift (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,136 miles

brake pads warning light indicate malfunction.

Fail 3 Sep 2015 52,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pads warning light indicate malfunction.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 48,992 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 45,678 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,216 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,322 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 33,645 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 33,645 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,143 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,705 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 24,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 21,990 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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LJ52 RBZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LJ52 RBZ, 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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LJ52 RBZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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