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EK02 WZE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,445 mi
Last recorded99,445 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 WZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 99,445 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 94,695 miles

OIL LEAK, pipe at rear of engine dripping while engine running

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,449 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2015 90,447 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 90,433 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

centre rear brake light not working

Pass 28 Mar 2014 86,686 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2014 86,686 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2013 83,202 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 83,202 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 77,366 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 77,366 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 69,707 miles

Emissions Carbon Monoxide content close to limit

Front Brake disc(s) wearing thin

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 62,592 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 51,129 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 40,830 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,830 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,196 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,613 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 WZE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WZE, 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 WZE registered?

EK02 WZE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is EK02 WZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK02 WZE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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