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LV02 UJB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,777 mi
Last recorded68,777 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 UJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 68,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 68,777 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 66,183 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules axle hose (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid reservoir insecure

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

whilst obligatory mirrors provide a view to the rear, the control for the adjustment of either side mirror is missing/damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2017 66,174 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules axle hose (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid reservoir insecure

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

whilst obligatory mirrors provide a view to the rear, the control for the adjustment of either side mirror is missing/damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,496 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 64,470 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play Inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 61,539 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 61,274 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine Management Light ON

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

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

Nearside Inner Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 60,745 miles

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

engine MIL on

engine oil level low

Fail 21 Oct 2013 60,466 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

drivers door check strap broken

engine MIL on

engine oil level low

Pass 23 Oct 2012 58,166 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 58,166 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,135 miles

warning light on dash

Fail 13 Jul 2010 52,127 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

warning light on dash

Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,895 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 41,477 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 26,168 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 20,046 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 UJB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UJB, 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 UJB registered?

LV02 UJB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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