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GN52 NHO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,144 mi
Last recorded118,144 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 NHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 118,144 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner wall/tread.

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

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

Uneven wear on inner edge of N/S/R tread.

Fail 30 Oct 2015 118,140 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/F tyre worn on inner wall/tread.

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

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

Uneven wear on inner edge of N/S/R tread.

Pass 4 Oct 2014 108,719 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 104,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R tyre wall worn.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 98,940 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 93,661 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 88,916 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 81,986 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 68,436 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 54,136 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 42,695 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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GN52 NHO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GN52 NHO, 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

How do I check the history of GN52 NHO?

You can check the full history of GN52 NHO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GN52 NHO registered?

GN52 NHO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is GN52 NHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 NHO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN52 NHO have outstanding finance?

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