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LJ52 YKF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,822 mi
Last recorded146,822 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 YKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 146,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 146,796 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 141,074 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 141,048 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 140,931 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre and rear joint piece (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 135,383 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 135,383 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 135,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear brake calipers sticking

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 128,094 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 128,088 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 121,019 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 116,177 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

just passed emmision test , hard to keep steady fast running , high lambda

Pass 2 Dec 2013 110,137 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel.

Engine management light remains on.

Fail 2 Dec 2013 110,137 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel.

Engine management light remains on.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 104,861 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 99,149 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 99,100 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 94,689 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 85,053 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 79,079 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 79,079 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 65,500 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 65,500 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 50,773 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 YKF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YKF, 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 YKF registered?

LJ52 YKF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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