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PJ02 JYX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,702 mi
Last recorded101,702 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 JYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 101,702 miles

Central Exhaust support bracket broken

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion underside & suspension components

Nearside Front Indicator lens missing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake slightly binding

Fail 20 May 2021 101,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Exhaust support bracket broken

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion underside & suspension components

Nearside Front Indicator lens missing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 19 May 2020 92,542 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2020 92,540 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 80,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch marked inyellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 75,338 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 75,314 miles

Emissions not tested unable to maintain fast idle during the test (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 71,322 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,584 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,565 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 57,736 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 53,022 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 49,213 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,673 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 45,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 44,644 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,070 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,710 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,910 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 25,833 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 25,833 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PJ02 JYX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PJ02 JYX, 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 PJ02 JYX registered?

PJ02 JYX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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The MOT history for PJ02 JYX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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