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LV02 JWE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

100,629 mi
Last recorded100,629 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 JWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 100,629 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2026 100,629 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 94,295 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 94,269 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2024 93,261 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 93,260 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 92,144 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 92,144 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 91,106 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 91,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 89,741 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 88,708 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 88,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 86,515 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 84,272 miles

all coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 81,849 miles

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 25 Feb 2017 81,849 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 12 Dec 2015 79,504 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 77,987 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 75,951 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 73,602 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust mount snapped

Fail 27 Jun 2013 73,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 70,364 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2012 70,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2011 66,116 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,092 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 56,853 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,795 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 50,245 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 50,245 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 46,426 miles

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

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)

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 JWE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 JWE, 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 LV02 JWE registered?

LV02 JWE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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