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FN02 NJK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,974 mi
Last recorded100,974 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 NJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 100,974 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 16 Feb 2012 94,080 miles

Engine MIL on

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front brake pads worn very thin

Nail in N/S/F tyre (marked)

O/S door mirror glas broken

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 94,079 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine MIL on

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front brake pads worn very thin

Nail in N/S/F tyre (marked)

O/S door mirror glas broken

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 87,265 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 79,977 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 72,655 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 60,153 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 60,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,318 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of both rear adult belts.

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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FN02 NJK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FN02 NJK, 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

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What year was FN02 NJK registered?

FN02 NJK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is FN02 NJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN02 NJK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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