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EK02 ECN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,683 mi
Last recorded93,683 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 ECN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2010 93,683 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 83,676 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 25,545 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,545 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 46,328 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 ECN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ECN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK02 ECN?

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What year was EK02 ECN registered?

EK02 ECN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 April 2002.

Is EK02 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK02 ECN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK02 ECN have outstanding finance?

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