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DN02 NFD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,629 mi
Last recorded78,629 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 NFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 78,629 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 78,267 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 75,695 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 70,903 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 10,289 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 70,289 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 66,675 miles

engine light on

front wiperblades split slightly

Fail 14 Apr 2014 66,675 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine light on

front wiperblades split slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,804 miles

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

engine managment light on

Fail 28 Mar 2013 64,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 26 Apr 2012 61,120 miles

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

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

startermotor noisy

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,028 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 51,969 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

traction warning light on

Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,145 miles

Piece of metal in left front tyre

Two nails in right rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2006 29,971 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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DN02 NFD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN02 NFD, 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 DN02 NFD registered?

DN02 NFD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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