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DS02 NNJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,972 mi
Last recorded121,972 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 NNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 121,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 113,451 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic coating swollen indicating corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 113,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic coating swollen indicating corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 108,314 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 104,100 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 98,784 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 92,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 80,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF shocker gaiter split

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSF shocker gaiter split

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 74,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

very slight drag on both rear wheels

Fail 13 Jun 2013 74,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

very slight drag on both rear wheels

Pass 13 Jun 2012 67,323 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,432 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 59,432 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 52,530 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 52,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 45,846 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,846 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 35,753 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 28,952 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,745 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 23,932 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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DS02 NNJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DS02 NNJ, 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 DS02 NNJ registered?

DS02 NNJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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