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AG02 EJO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,170 mi
Last recorded82,170 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 EJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 82,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 82,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 77,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 72,630 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 72,627 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 68,072 miles

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2017 68,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,547 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 53,205 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 53,205 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Apr 2014 45,795 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 45,791 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

cat heat sheild insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,056 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 37,017 miles

front pads wearing low

front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Fail 28 Oct 2012 37,013 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads wearing low

front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

rear brake pads worn low recomend replacment

Pass 31 Oct 2011 34,046 miles

rear pads appear low

Fail 23 Oct 2011 33,977 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear pads wearing low

Pass 24 Oct 2010 30,646 miles

lift in both front top strut mountings

Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,683 miles

movement in both sides front top strut mounts

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside headlamp aim set low

scratch marks to windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2008 23,854 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,946 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 19,946 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 16,652 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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AG02 EJO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AG02 EJO, 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 AG02 EJO registered?

AG02 EJO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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