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SG02 LJO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,206 mi
Last recorded72,206 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 LJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 72,206 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 72,206 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 70,085 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

part of rear centre stop lamp not working

Pass 19 Feb 2015 66,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

part of rear centre stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Feb 2014 63,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

part of rear centre stop lamp not working

Fail 4 Mar 2013 59,520 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

part of rear centre stop lamp not working

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to nearside front indicator lense

slight damage to nearside sill

slight fault in drivers seat fore and aft adjustment

Pass 4 Mar 2013 59,520 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

part of rear centre stop lamp not working

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to nearside front indicator lense

slight damage to nearside sill

slight fault in drivers seat fore and aft adjustment

Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,168 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

part of rear centre stop lamp not working

slight damage to nearside sill

slight fault in drivers seat fore and aft adjustment

Fail 23 Feb 2011 50,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

part of rear centre stop lamp not working

Pass 23 Feb 2011 50,744 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

part of rear centre stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,202 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,521 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,270 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 28,143 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,054 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SG02 LJO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG02 LJO, 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 SG02 LJO registered?

SG02 LJO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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