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RJ02 LHU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,333 mi
Last recorded120,333 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 LHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 120,333 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 120,333 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 116,517 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 113,263 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 109,873 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 109,873 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 103,668 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 103,666 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 96,552 miles

slight bind to n/s/r

Pass 12 Jul 2017 87,595 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 87,591 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 79,582 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,879 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,886 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 64,951 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Apr 2012 59,178 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,146 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,939 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 48,939 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,034 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,944 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,634 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 25,353 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres on 1.6 mm advise new a.s.a.p.

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 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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What year was RJ02 LHU registered?

RJ02 LHU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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The MOT history for RJ02 LHU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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