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ET02 BKL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,053 mi
Last recorded114,053 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 BKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 114,053 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 114,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 106,238 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 100,139 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 96,849 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 88,739 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 84,042 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 84,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 81,232 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 81,232 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 78,646 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,043 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 74,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 68,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2013 68,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 63,895 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 59,240 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 53,987 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,451 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,017 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 41,002 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre - approx. 1" from outer edge of tread

removed football boots hanging from rear view mirror due to restricting view to n/s/f area

Pass 8 Jul 2006 32,404 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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ET02 BKL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ET02 BKL, 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 ET02 BKL registered?

ET02 BKL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is ET02 BKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET02 BKL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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