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X592 JCL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,492 mi
Last recorded98,492 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX592 JCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 98,492 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 93,466 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 93,559 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 89,805 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 84,207 miles

Engine management fault.

Slight bind offside rear wheel.

Fail 27 May 2010 84,207 miles

Engine management fault.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight bind offside rear wheel.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 78,450 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 78,449 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 72,553 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2007 64,353 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 64,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

offside door mirror damaged but still provides a veiw to the rear

Pass 11 Apr 2006 54,050 miles

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

cut in offside rear tyre but not exposing cords

engine management light staying on

Fail 11 Apr 2006 54,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

cut in offside rear tyre but not exposing cords

engine management light staying on

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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X592 JCL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X592 JCL, 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

How do I check the history of X592 JCL?

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What year was X592 JCL registered?

X592 JCL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is X592 JCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X592 JCL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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