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LL02 NHJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,188 mi
Last recorded66,188 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL02 NHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 66,188 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 66,188 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,651 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,899 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,798 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2011 47,644 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on the inside edge

Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,547 miles

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 Jul 2009 36,708 miles

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

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

airbag light on

slight damage to both sills

Pass 7 Aug 2008 32,734 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 25,735 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 17,727 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 12,314 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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LL02 NHJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LL02 NHJ, 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

How do I check the history of LL02 NHJ?

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What year was LL02 NHJ registered?

LL02 NHJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 August 2002.

Is LL02 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL02 NHJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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