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EX02 EEB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

84,610 mi
Last recorded84,610 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 EEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 84,610 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear slight bind

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyre 16 years old

slight travel in brake pedal but not excessive

Fail 22 Jan 2026 84,610 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear slight bind

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyre 16 years old

slight travel in brake pedal but not excessive

Pass 8 Jan 2025 83,643 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 83,643 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 83,199 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 82,759 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 82,311 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 81,839 miles

EML Light on

Pass 14 Jan 2020 80,915 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))

eml light on

Pass 15 Jan 2019 78,966 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 76,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 70,403 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 68,389 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 67,495 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,975 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 61,061 miles

rear pads appear on limit

Pass 25 Jan 2012 56,754 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

slight lift in both sides front top strut mounts

Pass 24 Jan 2011 52,214 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 44,841 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 44,841 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 38,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2008 38,233 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise tracking toeing out to far

Pass 1 Nov 2007 28,500 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 20,610 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 16,895 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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EX02 EEB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EX02 EEB, 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 EX02 EEB registered?

EX02 EEB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is EX02 EEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 EEB shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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