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EJ02 NXP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,130 mi
Last recorded116,130 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 NXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 116,130 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment slight lift 4mm (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 114,093 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 113,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 108,023 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 108,019 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 105,310 miles

slight corrosion both rear sill ends

Fail 9 Dec 2014 105,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrosion both rear sill ends

Pass 23 Dec 2013 98,238 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 92,103 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre bald inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2012 92,103 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre bald inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2011 85,430 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 85,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 77,455 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 77,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 68,677 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 58,488 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 49,164 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 38,084 miles

exhaust bracket loose

Pass 22 Jul 2006 35,440 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside 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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EJ02 NXP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ02 NXP, 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 EJ02 NXP registered?

EJ02 NXP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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