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EX02 XKL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

60,488 mi
Last recorded60,488 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 XKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 60,488 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 60,486 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

eml on

Pass 6 Nov 2023 60,482 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r lense cracked

oil filter rusty

subframe has a dent n/s

Fail 6 Nov 2023 60,481 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r lense cracked

oil filter rusty

subframe has a dent n/s

Pass 22 May 2020 60,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 58,166 miles

Central exhaust mount loose

Front brake discs very corroded

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low and outer sidewall cracking slightly

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged and tread distorted slightly

Rear rear no. plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2018 58,166 miles

Central exhaust mount loose

Front brake discs very corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low and outer sidewall cracking slightly

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged and tread distorted slightly

Rear rear no. plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2016 55,428 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 50,363 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 50,363 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 44,455 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,382 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 38,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2012 35,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2007 33,040 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 32,452 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 32,452 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 26,484 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 26,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XKL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XKL, 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 XKL registered?

EX02 XKL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 2002.

Is EX02 XKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 XKL shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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