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R11 JSY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,367 mi
Last recorded140,367 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 JSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 140,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

pad light on

Pass 11 Feb 2025 135,574 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine light on

Fail 11 Feb 2025 135,574 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine light on

Pass 19 Oct 2023 132,234 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine light on

Pass 7 Jun 2022 125,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 125,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 116,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushs perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 116,842 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushs perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 112,747 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front shock cover stuck in upper mountain

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres stepped on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2020 112,747 miles

Offside Front 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))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front shock cover stuck in upper mountain

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres stepped on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 108,670 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 108,670 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 105,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2017 101,038 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 101,038 miles

Emissions not tested Due to fast idle fault (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 98,449 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 98,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 94,208 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 90,246 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 84,831 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 77,486 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,356 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 63,814 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)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 55,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 55,109 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 49,440 miles

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

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2007 42,751 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 36,849 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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R11 JSY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R11 JSY, 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 R11 JSY registered?

R11 JSY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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