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LV02 JXZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,151 mi
Last recorded156,151 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 JXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 156,151 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front undershield insecure

centre and rear exhaust baffles loose

Pass 13 Sep 2019 151,620 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 151,620 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 143,575 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 143,575 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 138,202 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)

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 3 Aug 2017 138,202 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 Aug 2016 122,192 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 122,192 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 103,504 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 99,552 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 99,552 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 95,193 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 95,193 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 91,890 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 88,457 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 72,990 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 60,502 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 49,438 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 43,017 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 43,017 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 369,979 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 369,979 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 JXZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JXZ, 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 JXZ registered?

LV02 JXZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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