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NX02 LBJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

132,317 mi
Last recorded132,317 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX02 LBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 132,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside + offside front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

car has slight rust underside all over

Fail 18 Jun 2026 132,314 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front + rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside + offside front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 130,597 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 127,051 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 126,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 123,254 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 123,162 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine management light showing continuously.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 119,247 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 115,531 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 113,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 108,031 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 103,814 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 98,498 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 93,345 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 87,878 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 87,878 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 81,790 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 75,834 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 69,339 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 63,383 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 56,395 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,825 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 44,533 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 38,960 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 31,611 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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NX02 LBJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NX02 LBJ, 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 NX02 LBJ registered?

NX02 LBJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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