MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside 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))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine management light on
BOTH FRONT SHOCKER ABSORBER DUST BOOTS SPLIT...
BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS RUSTY...
FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...
FUEL TANK STRAPS RUST...
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSH... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSH... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
REAR EXHAUST BOX MOUNTING WEAK...
REAR SUSPENSION AXLE RUSTY...
REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES CRACKING...
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS...
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL PANEL... (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL PANEL... (5.3.6 (a) (i))
BOTH FRONT SHOCKER ABSORBER DUST BOOTS SPLIT...
BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS RUSTY...
FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...
FUEL TANK STRAPS RUST...
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSH... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSH... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
REAR EXHAUST BOX MOUNTING WEAK...
REAR SUSPENSION AXLE RUSTY...
REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES CRACKING...
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS...
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
slight bind to n/s/r
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded surface/edge (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread starting (6.3.1d)
o/s/f seat back not tilting forward
rear exhaust mount corroded
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded surface/edge (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread starting (6.3.1d)
o/s/f seat back not tilting forward
rear exhaust mount corroded
offside rear tyre wearing low
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs in poor condition
nearside rear tyre wearing low
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs in poor condition
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
o/s/f and n/s/f tyres on 1.6 mm advise new a.s.a.p.
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RJ02 LHU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 LHU, 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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RJ02 LHU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2002.
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