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EA02 VZZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,133 mi
Last recorded66,133 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 VZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2026 66,133 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamps faded (restore required) aim not visible (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity full of water (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished cracking splitting 205 55 16 bridgestone. tread ok (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 65,301 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 64,495 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 64,495 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 63,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 62,924 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 61,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 60,667 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,755 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 58,740 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Eml light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 56,913 miles

All road tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,972 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,128 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 50,016 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 50,016 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,145 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,619 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,895 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 36,011 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 32,608 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 28,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,791 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 21,760 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 VZZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

EA02 VZZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is EA02 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA02 VZZ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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