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EA02 VXT

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,041 mi
Last recorded70,041 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 70,041 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 65,821 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 62,835 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 58,609 miles

Engine covers and undertrays

N/S/F tyre cracking and perishing

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

O/S/F tyre 3mm and perishing

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner and outer (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 58,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No patton (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

All discs corroded (Strong advise)

Engine covers and undertrays

Nearside Front Tyre cracking tread area plus outer sidewall

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracking tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 50,701 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,695 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,149 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,993 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,294 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 14 Jun 2010 26,447 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 24,350 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 21,141 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 15,886 miles

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

rear number plate

Pass 23 May 2006 11,533 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 VXT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EA02 VXT, 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 VXT registered?

EA02 VXT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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