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EU02 NCD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,713 mi
Last recorded148,713 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 NCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 148,713 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 148,713 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 141,885 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 141,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

O/S/F TYRE LOW INNER EDGE +BOTH REAR SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 30 Jul 2018 141,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

O/S/F TYRE LOW INNER EDGE +BOTH REAR SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 7 Aug 2017 135,839 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 135,839 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2016 130,122 miles

Offside Rear Outer edge of tyre splitting

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 123,086 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 117,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 115,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Jul 2012 109,797 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 104,430 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 99,577 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 93,005 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 84,389 miles

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 12 Jul 2007 69,185 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 52,954 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 52,954 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 40,085 miles

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

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

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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EU02 NCD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EU02 NCD, 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 EU02 NCD registered?

EU02 NCD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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