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VW02 LMJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,785 mi
Last recorded39,785 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW02 LMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 39,785 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 38,512 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 38,476 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre needs air

Fail 9 Apr 2021 38,476 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre needs air

Pass 24 Oct 2019 37,722 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 37,287 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 34,752 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 34,750 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 32,269 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 29,381 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 29,381 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,880 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2013 25,418 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 25,417 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 11,969 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 20,457 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 18,250 miles

n/s front wiper ends split slight

Pass 25 Nov 2008 16,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 14,248 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 12,273 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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VW02 LMJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VW02 LMJ, 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 VW02 LMJ registered?

VW02 LMJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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