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N31 SPS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,089 mi
Last recorded89,089 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 SPS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 89,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 79,644 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights have slight discolouring (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top mount has play

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 79,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (Both side) (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Both side tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 78,187 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 78,161 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 75,356 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 72,826 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 69,687 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre stepped inner tread

oil leak / gearbox

Pass 22 Feb 2016 66,317 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 66,317 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 62,819 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 58,511 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 54,670 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 52,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,223 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,289 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 42,256 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,646 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,774 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2007 24,087 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 13,434 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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N31 SPS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N31 SPS, 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 N31 SPS registered?

N31 SPS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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The MOT history for N31 SPS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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