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LV02 JMX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,877 mi
Last recorded98,877 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 JMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 98,877 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 98,858 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 95,306 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 95,283 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section to front sleeve clamp broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

exhaust middle support broken

Fail 12 Mar 2018 95,063 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear tyres close to wear bars

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 91,270 miles

Both rear tyres close to wear bars

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner face (3.5.1i)

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 91,270 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Both rear tyres close to wear bars

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner face (3.5.1i)

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 87,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 83,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,330 miles

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

Nearside Inner 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)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 77,330 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 62,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 56,297 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 56,297 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 49,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,464 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,191 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,943 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 28 Feb 2007 33,609 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 29,066 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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LV02 JMX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LV02 JMX, 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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LV02 JMX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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