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HX52 NKN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,551 mi
Last recorded82,551 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 NKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 82,551 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mount has some play in the upper attachment

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount has some play in the upper attachment

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 80,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn 95% approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,865 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing on the side walls

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe is starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion starting (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe is starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion starting (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides are wearing low (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are wearing low (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 78,865 miles

Direction indicators not working all indicators not working - suspect relay fault (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all hazard lights not working - suspect relay fault (1.4.B.1b)

Both rear tyres are perishing on the side walls

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides are wearing low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are wearing low (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe is starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion starting (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe is starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion starting (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides are wearing low (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are wearing low (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 77,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 worn on inner edge (2mm only) (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake pads warning light illuminated on dash

engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2016 77,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 worn on inner edge (2mm only) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (8.2.2)

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

brake pads warning light illuminated on dash

engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 75,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 75,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 73,542 miles

rear brake pads 75% worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 7 Jul 2014 73,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front brake pads 75% worn

rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 6 Jun 2013 71,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

airbag light came on briefly during test but didn't come back on

Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,292 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 65,292 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,747 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2010 51,782 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,221 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 47,429 miles

inner faces of brake discs corroding

nearside front aim slightly low

Pass 1 Sep 2007 44,989 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 41,764 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 33,928 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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HX52 NKN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 HX52 NKN, 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 HX52 NKN registered?

HX52 NKN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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