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N22 JKB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,192 mi
Last recorded82,192 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 JKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 82,192 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 77,567 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,088 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 67,254 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 58,599 miles

CHILD-SEAT HINDERS FULL BELT-CHECK.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP NOTED ON INDICATING A POSSIBLE FAULT.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 58,599 miles

CHILD-SEAT HINDERS FULL BELT-CHECK.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP NOTED ON INDICATING A POSSIBLE FAULT.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 54,562 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,514 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Jul 2010 47,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres perished

engine management light on

Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,337 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 41,337 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,990 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 32,636 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 32,636 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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N22 JKB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N22 JKB, 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 N22 JKB registered?

N22 JKB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 January 2002.

Is N22 JKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N22 JKB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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