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EK02 EDF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

90,209 mi
Last recorded90,209 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 EDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 90,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Notchy / Movement in spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Springs Corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2023 89,141 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 89,141 miles

Braking system leaking nearside rear of engine hose split (1.1.3 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch liner insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 86,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 86,005 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 82,427 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 77,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 73,478 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disk inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn unevenly more so on inner edge

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 73,478 miles

Emissions not tested Engine misfiring (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disk inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn unevenly more so on inner edge

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,178 miles

Front Coolant leaking from a hose near thermostat housing in n/s of engine bay

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 69,177 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Coolant leaking from a hose near thermostat housing in n/s of engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a nail in outer tread

Pass 23 Jul 2015 66,337 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust corrosion

Front brake disc/s lipped & uneven wear

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 62,284 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 58,668 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,654 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 56,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,066 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 47,066 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2010 43,366 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 39,435 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 35,445 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 31,656 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 31,652 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2006 25,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 May 2006 25,422 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 EDF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EK02 EDF, 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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EK02 EDF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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