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EF02 KXG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,041 mi
Last recorded120,041 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 KXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 120,041 miles

Brake pipes/Brake hose ferrules are corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure and Suspension components on the Underbody are corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2024 111,525 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 103,632 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 103,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 94,395 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 83,770 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At rear axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 81,932 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Sep 2020 81,932 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2019 80,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 77,843 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (inner faces) corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front headlamps dull

Fail 21 May 2018 77,841 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (inner faces) corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front headlamps dull

Nearside Rear Brake binding on slightly

Pass 22 May 2017 74,178 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 71,475 miles

centre exhaust sleeve broken

front brakes poor condition

rear tyres starting to perish

servo pipe leaking

Pass 5 May 2015 68,238 miles

bind from o/s/r brake

centre exhaust sleeve broken

screen chipped

Pass 13 May 2014 62,817 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 58,375 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 54,422 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 54,422 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 53,160 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 53,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 49,153 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs pitted

Fail 1 Jul 2010 49,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front discs pitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 47,299 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 47,299 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,965 miles

front discs starting to corrode

rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 3 Jul 2007 40,589 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 40,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 36,326 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 KXG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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