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N333 TLY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,060 mi
Last recorded69,060 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN333 TLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 69,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

airbag lamp is on

both rear tyres are cracked & perished

exhaust centre bracket broken

front brake discs are pitted

nearside front brake is binding

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Fail 17 Mar 2011 69,060 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

airbag lamp is on

both rear tyres are cracked & perished

exhaust centre bracket broken

front brake discs are pitted

nearside front brake is binding

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,412 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,138 miles

Air bag light on

Both rear tyre treads starting to crack

Engine oily

Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,637 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 34,637 miles

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

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

Air bag light on

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 8 Mar 2007 21,836 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 21,836 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 9,122 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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N333 TLY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N333 TLY, 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 N333 TLY registered?

N333 TLY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is N333 TLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N333 TLY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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