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MK02 EKA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,376 mi
Last recorded81,376 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 EKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 81,376 miles

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

slight play in front lower arm bushes

Fail 16 Sep 2016 81,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

slight play in front lower arm bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,749 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre tread starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 17 Sep 2015 75,749 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre tread starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,384 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 67,383 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,026 miles

both rear tyre treads starting to deform

Fail 29 Aug 2013 61,026 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre treads starting to deform

Pass 19 Sep 2012 58,478 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 58,257 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

brake fluid on under side

power steering fluid on under side

Fail 28 Feb 2012 58,243 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,554 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 56,547 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 50,450 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 42,285 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,665 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 34,665 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 27,444 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 19,982 miles

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)

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall but NOT deep enough to reach ply or cords.

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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MK02 EKA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 MK02 EKA, 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 MK02 EKA registered?

MK02 EKA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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