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E15 NKS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

65,145 mi
Last recorded65,145 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 NKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 65,145 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 65,137 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to cords (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 64,466 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 63,545 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 62,521 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 62,521 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 62,000 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 62,000 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 61,409 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,250 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 56,250 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 55,106 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 55,106 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 54,843 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 54,843 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 48,720 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 47,646 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 43,445 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,216 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 38,950 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,950 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,832 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 31,168 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 25,072 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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E15 NKS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 E15 NKS, 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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E15 NKS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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