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FN52 NHH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,700 mi
Last recorded93,700 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 NHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 93,700 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 93,700 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 86,609 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 86,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,451 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 78,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 71,432 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 71,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 63,071 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 63,071 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,214 miles

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

front disc`s slightly pitted

Fail 22 Aug 2011 54,241 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 54,241 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 52,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 46,638 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 41,250 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,540 miles

Slight drag from offside rear brake.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2005 24,696 miles

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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FN52 NHH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc 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 FN52 NHH, 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 FN52 NHH registered?

FN52 NHH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2002.

Is FN52 NHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 NHH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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