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RJ02 LFZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

159,058 mi
Last recorded159,058 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 LFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 159,058 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 159,033 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 142,548 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on edges

windscreen cracked, but not affecting drivers view

Pass 25 Oct 2016 128,674 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not affecting vision (8.3.1d)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 114,570 miles

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

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

offside front tyre getting low

windscreen cracked, but not affecting drivers view

Pass 29 Aug 2014 105,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken/corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 97,794 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 90,263 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 84,683 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 78,736 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 70,326 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 63,649 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Offside front tyre nearing wear indicators

Fail 21 Aug 2008 63,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Offside front tyre nearing wear indicators

Pass 24 Mar 2007 40,445 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 28,410 miles

Offside rear tyre low on pressure

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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RJ02 LFZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RJ02 LFZ, 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 RJ02 LFZ registered?

RJ02 LFZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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The MOT history for RJ02 LFZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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