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LJ52 WDV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,259 mi
Last recorded123,259 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 WDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 123,259 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 123,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases via cat (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 118,603 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 106,242 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 95,702 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing low

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Apr 2012 90,155 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 84,510 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 78,441 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 73,441 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 66,735 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 9 Apr 2008 66,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 21 Sep 2007 61,674 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 61,674 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 46,661 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,661 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 WDV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LJ52 WDV, 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 LJ52 WDV registered?

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

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