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EF02 JJO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,184 mi
Last recorded100,184 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 JJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 100,184 miles

Bonnet is unable to support own weight.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 26 Apr 2022 100,184 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet is unable to support own weight.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Vehicle has misfire

Pass 29 Apr 2021 95,504 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamps deteriorated but beam pattern still defined.

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Offside Rear lamp cracked. no white light showing.

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing fall inspection of some components.

Fail 29 Apr 2021 95,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamps deteriorated but beam pattern still defined.

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Offside Rear lamp cracked. no white light showing.

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing fall inspection of some components.

Pass 23 Jan 2020 92,084 miles

Headlamps deteriorated but beam pattern still defined.

Fail 22 Jan 2020 92,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamps deteriorated but beam pattern still defined.

Pass 7 Feb 2019 85,361 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

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

Fuel flap wont close.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Slight pay in top suspension mount

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

warning light on dash

Fail 6 Feb 2019 85,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

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

Fuel flap wont close.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Slight pay in top suspension mount

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 10 Jan 2018 80,580 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 80,572 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 79,212 miles

engine cover fitted

engine light displayed

no excess to petrol cap

osr tyre deteriorating

suspect slight play in top steering bearing

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

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

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

bonnet does not stay open

boot does not stay closed

Fail 21 Dec 2015 79,210 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

bonnet does not stay open

boot does not stay closed

engine cover fitted

engine light displayed

no excess to petrol cap

osr tyre deteriorating

suspect slight play in top steering bearing

Pass 19 Dec 2014 77,986 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 77,986 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 75,556 miles

Bonnet Strut are worn and are not capable of supporting the boonet

Fail 27 Dec 2012 75,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Bonnet Strut are worn and are not capable of supporting the boonet

Pass 23 Dec 2011 70,557 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 70,557 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 68,476 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 66,309 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 60,360 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 60,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 52,413 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 52,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 44,048 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 44,048 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 JJO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EF02 JJO, 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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EF02 JJO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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