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MM02 NSN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

120,294 mi
Last recorded120,294 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 NSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 120,294 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet strut not working

both front & rear discs corroded

engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2018 120,282 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet strut not working

both front & rear discs corroded

engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 116,786 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 May 2017 116,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jun 2016 111,124 miles

play in steering rack n/s & o/s

underside corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2016 111,124 miles

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

play in steering rack n/s & o/s

underside corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 105,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

passenger wiper blade split

Pass 4 Apr 2014 96,540 miles

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

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 4 Apr 2014 96,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 2 Mar 2013 84,033 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 84,033 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs worn

Pass 1 Feb 2012 76,263 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 76,263 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 72,234 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 72,234 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 68,212 miles

advise slight cracking off side front tyre side wall

Fail 15 Dec 2009 68,212 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise slight cracking off side front tyre side wall

Pass 9 Jan 2009 62,125 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 55,788 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 48,648 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 37,949 miles

smell of clutch from under bonnet

Pass 10 Jun 2005 31,667 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 31,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MM02 NSN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 MM02 NSN, 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 MM02 NSN registered?

MM02 NSN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 July 2002.

Is MM02 NSN safe to buy?

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