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EX02 XJL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,196 mi
Last recorded111,196 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 111,196 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 95,673 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 93,290 miles

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

nearside front tyre close to tred wear indicators

nearside rear tyre close to tred wear indicators

nearside rear tyre cut on outside side wall but not showing cords

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2012 93,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

nearside rear tyre close to tred wear indicators

nearside rear tyre cut on outside side wall but not showing cords

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 76,028 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 75,890 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 75,890 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 68,649 miles

N/S/F tyre has sidewall wear.

N/S/R tyre slightly perished.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper blades split.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 60,756 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 56,218 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 48,176 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 41,215 miles

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

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

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 XJL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EX02 XJL, 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

How do I check the history of EX02 XJL?

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What year was EX02 XJL registered?

EX02 XJL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is EX02 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 XJL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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