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EG02 NRJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,429 mi
Last recorded98,429 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 NRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 98,429 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 93,339 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 87,810 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 81,032 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 81,032 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f steering arm slit play

Pass 23 Feb 2009 74,315 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 74,312 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 NRJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EG02 NRJ?

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What year was EG02 NRJ registered?

EG02 NRJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is EG02 NRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG02 NRJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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