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EG02 NLM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,140 mi
Last recorded140,140 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 NLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 140,140 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 134,917 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 132,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 129,292 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 129,281 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 129,260 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 129,084 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 129,084 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 128,855 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 120,929 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 112,131 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 101,415 miles

Advise front number plate cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2010 101,415 miles

Advise front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 89,162 miles

The engine light is on.

Wipers.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 87,032 miles

Engine light on.

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Wipers.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 74,964 miles

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

slight damage front registration plate

Pass 16 Feb 2007 62,116 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 48,428 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)

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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EG02 NLM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EG02 NLM, 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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EG02 NLM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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