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EX02 VXZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,835 mi
Last recorded68,835 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 VXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 68,835 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 68,835 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested No vacuum assistance servo hose broken (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow Brake servo vacuum hose broken (1.1.3 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed Brake servo hose broken unable to maintain fast idle. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 67,722 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 67,719 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside front and both rear 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 67,197 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 66,568 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 66,568 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light stays on (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 65,083 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,642 miles

Offside side repeater cover missing

Fail 18 Apr 2018 64,639 miles

Offside Direction indicator insecure side (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 64,328 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,864 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,344 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,408 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,955 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 60,955 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,633 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 59,627 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2011 55,121 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 46,867 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 46,867 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2009 36,431 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 26,385 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 22,780 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 20,075 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 VXZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VXZ, 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 EX02 VXZ registered?

EX02 VXZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 2002.

Is EX02 VXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 VXZ shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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