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AG02 EKD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,391 mi
Last recorded117,391 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 EKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 117,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shocker warn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rare bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shocker warn (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 117,391 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shocker warn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rare bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shocker warn (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 108,693 miles

Central Exhaust hanger snapped however exhaust still secure

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML Iluminated

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer Pad (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 108,693 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Exhaust hanger snapped however exhaust still secure

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML Iluminated

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer Pad (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 97,435 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 97,435 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 82,601 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 82,601 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,031 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,425 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 60,142 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,761 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 47,535 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 44,582 miles

Chip(s) in windscreen

Front wiperblades split

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Small cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall NOT to cords/ply

Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,259 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 35,105 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 30,248 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 EKD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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