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EJ02 UPX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,776 mi
Last recorded127,776 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 UPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 127,776 miles

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

Offside Front Door mirror glass damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2020 124,654 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Door mirror glass damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2019 118,331 miles

Engine light illuminated

Fail 28 Mar 2019 118,298 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine light illuminated

Pass 4 Apr 2018 115,141 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 109,881 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 109,881 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount broken from exhaust (7.1.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 102,801 miles

Engine cover fitted as standard

Middle silencer bracket corroded

Oil leak

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2016 102,801 miles

Engine cover fitted as standard

Middle silencer bracket corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (8.2.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 98,518 miles

Catalytic concerter heat shield adrift at one end.

Ferrule on power steering pipe corroding.

Off side front brake binding slightly.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 97,711 miles

Ferrule on power stewering pipe corroding.

Heat shield on catalytic converter insecure.

Off side front brake binding slightly.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 97,711 miles

Ferrule on power stewering pipe corroding.

Heat shield on catalytic converter insecure.

Off side front brake binding slightly.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 96,784 miles

Ferrule on power steering hose corroding.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 96,784 miles

Ferrule on power steering hose corroding.

Pass 3 May 2012 95,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2012 95,216 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs worn.

Centre exhaust support bracket broken.

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 85,045 miles

Centre exhaust mounting loose.

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 85,045 miles

Centre exhaust mounting loose.

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 76,865 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre valve perished

o/s/f tyre valve perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 9 Apr 2010 76,865 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre valve perished

o/s/f tyre valve perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,251 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 54,206 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 42,086 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 38,271 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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EJ02 UPX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJ02 UPX, 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 EJ02 UPX registered?

EJ02 UPX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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