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EG02 JMO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,053 mi
Last recorded92,053 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 JMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 92,053 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2017 80,624 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 68,969 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 60,585 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 51,173 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 45,127 miles

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

n/s outter sill damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,401 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 41,401 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 37,523 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 37,523 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine Management Lignt on

Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,620 miles

o/s sill damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,551 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 34,551 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,202 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 31,529 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 24,724 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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EG02 JMO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EG02 JMO, 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 EG02 JMO registered?

EG02 JMO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is EG02 JMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG02 JMO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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