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EK02 EBL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,380 mi
Last recorded95,380 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 EBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 95,380 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 95,268 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 95,268 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 92,627 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 92,624 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 90,866 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 88,550 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 86,422 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,055 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 82,103 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 75,662 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 70,823 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,897 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 61,147 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 61,140 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 56,142 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 52,842 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 49,792 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 45,084 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 39,701 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 32,702 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 25,884 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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EK02 EBL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EK02 EBL, 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 EK02 EBL registered?

EK02 EBL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is EK02 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK02 EBL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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