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EK02 WZS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

92,395 mi
Last recorded92,395 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 92,395 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 92,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 86,725 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 79,365 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front inner and outter track rods slight corrosoin

Pass 12 Sep 2020 77,732 miles

Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 74,996 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 74,994 miles

Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 72,486 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 72,486 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2017 70,174 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 68,187 miles

boot will not open

Fail 25 Aug 2016 68,187 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

boot will not open

Pass 25 Jul 2015 65,428 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 65,428 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 61,152 miles

both front tyres low

distortion to both rear tyres(causing road noise)

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,831 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust section rusty

uneven tread wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 55,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,140 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,326 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 44,326 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,819 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 32,126 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 24,135 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 22,239 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 20,860 miles

nearside front and offside front brake discs lightly corroded

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 WZS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WZS, 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 WZS registered?

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

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The MOT history for EK02 WZS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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