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EX02 VYN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,612 mi
Last recorded102,612 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 102,612 miles

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

front top suspension mounts have slight play ns and os

Fail 14 May 2026 102,550 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front top suspension mounts have slight play ns and os

Pass 28 May 2025 92,491 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 91,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 88,846 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 87,178 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 87,178 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 85,816 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 84,540 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 82,582 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 76,362 miles

Central Rear customer advised center stop been disconected

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and small splits in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn

Fail 30 Oct 2017 76,362 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Rear customer advised center stop been disconected

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and small splits in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn

Pass 19 Oct 2016 71,569 miles

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

customer advised centre stop light disconected

engine light on

Pass 5 Nov 2015 66,144 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount corroded

centre stop been disconnected

Pass 1 Nov 2014 61,910 miles

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

centre exhaust mount corroded

customer adviced centre stop light disconected

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 57,450 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

customer advised centre stop light disconected

Fail 26 Oct 2013 57,355 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

customer advised centre stop light disconected

engine light on

Fail 31 Oct 2012 52,419 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

customer advised centre brake light been disconected

engine light on

Pass 31 Oct 2012 52,419 miles

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

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

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

customer advised centre brake light been disconected

engine light on

Fail 29 Oct 2011 43,591 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 43,591 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 38,260 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,205 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 25,340 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 20,920 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 15,642 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 VYN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VYN, 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 VYN registered?

EX02 VYN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2002.

Is EX02 VYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 VYN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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