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FX02 EOK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,588 mi
Last recorded101,588 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 EOK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 101,588 miles

damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 22 Feb 2018 99,282 miles

EML lamp on dash

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 99,282 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault lamp on dash (3.4.1c)

EML lamp on dash

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 91,102 miles

Central Oil leak ()

Nearside Coolant leak ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 91,102 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Oil leak ()

Nearside Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 84,493 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 77,954 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)

center exhaust pipe center mount broken weld still supporting pipe

Fail 20 Feb 2015 77,954 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

center exhaust pipe center mount broken weld still supporting pipe

Pass 12 Feb 2014 70,544 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 65,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Feb 2012 59,836 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 59,836 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,116 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 49,860 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 49,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 45,487 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,806 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 37,535 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

The rear brake pads appear to be worn low.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 37,535 miles

The rear brake pads appear to be worn low.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 32,219 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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FX02 EOK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FX02 EOK, 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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FX02 EOK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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