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EK02 EDO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,982 mi
Last recorded99,982 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 99,982 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses blurring. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 96,927 miles

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

Bonnet pull lever broken off

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear outer body sill has damage

Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,931 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Nearside rear outside body sill has damage

Offside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Oil leak from auto gearbox area (offside diff seal)

Fail 29 Jan 2019 93,931 miles

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

Emissions not tested Excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Nearside rear outside body sill has damage

Offside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Oil leak from auto gearbox area (offside diff seal)

Pass 9 Jan 2018 90,155 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 85,284 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 85,284 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 81,069 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 80,710 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,712 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre 3mm on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2013 66,712 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre 3mm on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,846 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 46,369 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 46,359 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,518 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall minor damage

Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,888 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2008 31,996 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 31,996 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 26,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,323 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 20,357 miles

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

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 EDO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EDO, 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

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What year was EK02 EDO registered?

EK02 EDO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is EK02 EDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK02 EDO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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