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N200 BUG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,359 mi
Last recorded116,359 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN200 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 116,359 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 108,204 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 103,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

cat converter cover loose

Pass 7 Mar 2012 99,924 miles

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

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

perishing of both rear unevenly worn tyres.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 94,273 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 87,627 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 84,461 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 76,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 4 Jan 2008 76,258 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 8 Dec 2006 65,141 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 54,676 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 54,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear 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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N200 BUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N200 BUG, 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 N200 BUG registered?

N200 BUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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