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EK02 JDF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,822 mi
Last recorded118,822 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 118,822 miles

1. Nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode. 2. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 3. Front brake hoses starting to perish.

4. Offside track rod end dust cover starting to perish.

Pass 2 Jul 2016 117,408 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 114,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside outer sill rusty at rear

slight bind on front brakes

Fail 10 Sep 2015 114,485 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside outer sill rusty at rear

slight bind on front brakes

Fail 12 Sep 2014 111,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2014 111,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 107,182 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 100,199 miles

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

slight exhaust leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 94,527 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 88,700 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 88,700 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 83,421 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 78,925 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 71,829 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 64,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs corroding

o/s/f tyre depth getting low

Pass 12 Apr 2006 64,329 miles

front discs corroding

o/s/f tyre depth getting low

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 JDF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JDF, 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 JDF registered?

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

Is EK02 JDF safe to buy?

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