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MT52 NXD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

133,286 mi
Last recorded133,286 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 NXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 133,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nears catalytic converter slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front offside and nearside sills distorted at jacking points

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes front to rear are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier under bonnet (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose in wheel arch is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside flexi hoses from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 133,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

CENTER EXHAUST CLAMP IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 126,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 126,531 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 120,334 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 113,608 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 107,278 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f back bush deteriorated/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f back bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 107,278 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central centre exhaust shield loose

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened back bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened back bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 103,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust clamp corroded

heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Sep 2017 103,401 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust clamp corroded

heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2016 99,345 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 99,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp missing glass missing (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 94,096 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 94,096 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 90,643 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 90,643 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 86,094 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 81,806 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 77,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 77,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 72,751 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 72,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 66,954 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 57,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 57,727 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 48,805 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 48,801 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 36,848 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 23,011 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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MT52 NXD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 MT52 NXD, 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 MT52 NXD registered?

MT52 NXD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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