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BT02 NFF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,162 mi
Last recorded133,162 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 NFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 133,162 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 161,164 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine management lamp illuminated indicating a fault

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2016 121,611 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine management lamp illuminated indicating a fault

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 116,015 miles

advise exhaust mid mounting bracket detached but system secure

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

advise n/s/r seat belt stalk outer casing missing but still functions correctly

Pass 24 Jan 2014 103,501 miles

advise o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

advise slight play in front suspention arm bush

Pass 24 Jan 2013 99,458 miles

advise o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 21 Jan 2013 99,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 20 Jan 2012 93,037 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 93,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 82,645 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 82,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 82,235 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 82,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,038 miles

play in nearside steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2008 62,178 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 62,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 61,635 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 61,635 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2006 52,657 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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BT02 NFF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc 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 BT02 NFF, 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 BT02 NFF registered?

BT02 NFF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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