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LO02 ZJX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,546 mi
Last recorded107,546 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO02 ZJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 107,546 miles

Exhaust system centre bracket snapped but still adequately supported

Front registration plate cracked but still readable

Nearside outer sill damaged slightly (dent)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 105,650 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 103,825 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 100,452 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 96,976 miles

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 5 Jul 2011 90,630 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 84,328 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 84,327 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 75,797 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Oil leak from back of the engine

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 57,127 miles

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

both rear tyres are perishing on outer walls

Pass 24 Jul 2006 49,270 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 40,375 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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LO02 ZJX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc 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 LO02 ZJX, 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 LO02 ZJX registered?

LO02 ZJX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is LO02 ZJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO02 ZJX 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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