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EA02 OKD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,231 mi
Last recorded117,231 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 OKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 117,231 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 112,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 112,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 107,638 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2015 107,635 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Front no plate has cracks

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has cuts

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolent leak

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 104,281 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 104,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 101,683 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 99,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 3 Nov 2012 99,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 97,642 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 97,642 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 95,606 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 84,752 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 84,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 70,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 70,975 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 58,324 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 52,082 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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EA02 OKD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EA02 OKD, 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 EA02 OKD registered?

EA02 OKD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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