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EF02 JGX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,596 mi
Last recorded74,596 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 JGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 74,596 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 73,450 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 72,120 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 70,361 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 67,379 miles

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

offside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated inbetween threads

slight movement in the offside front inner steering joint

Fail 5 Mar 2021 67,379 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated inbetween threads

slight movement in the offside front inner steering joint

Pass 26 Apr 2019 63,729 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 63,729 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 56,385 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 51,369 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit surface cracks in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 51,369 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit surface cracks in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 44,929 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 42,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2013 39,543 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,759 miles

both offside and nearside rear tyre outer walls perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2011 35,264 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2010 31,692 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,555 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 26,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

rear number plate faded

Pass 14 Jun 2008 23,417 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 106,669 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 106,669 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2007 19,614 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 16,195 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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EF02 JGX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 EF02 JGX, 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 EF02 JGX registered?

EF02 JGX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is EF02 JGX safe to buy?

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