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S2 JCX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,966 mi
Last recorded47,966 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 JCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 47,966 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 46,186 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2024 44,175 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 41,837 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 39,648 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 39,643 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 38,845 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 38,238 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 25 Jun 2018 36,764 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 36,313 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 36,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 35,367 miles

Exhaust centre section hanger corroded and snapped

Front wipers starting to smear

Fail 18 Jan 2016 35,367 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light indicates a fault

Exhaust centre section hanger corroded and snapped

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 Nov 2014 34,721 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 33,837 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,307 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 29,504 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,635 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,813 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,669 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 20,549 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,695 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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S2 JCX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S2 JCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S2 JCX registered?

S2 JCX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2002.

Is S2 JCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 JCX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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