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FL52 NTA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,428 mi
Last recorded74,428 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 NTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 74,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 69,460 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp on

Fail 18 Feb 2020 69,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Oct 2018 57,673 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 54,593 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 53,605 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 49,281 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,963 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 38,578 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,259 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 26,510 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 24,712 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,626 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 21,931 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 20,158 miles

both front tyres are on the legal limit on the inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2006 17,473 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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FL52 NTA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FL52 NTA, 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 FL52 NTA registered?

FL52 NTA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is FL52 NTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 NTA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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